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The topic i'd really love to suggest is ''AGE AND MATURITY''. I chose this topic because a recent event really got me thinking about this. In past times i never saw my age as something that would deter me from achieving my goals and fulfilling my dreams but then something happened and my whole ideology was changed. I started school really early and so most of my classmates are older than me with a year or two but i never really cared and always put in my best into my education. Last year, i participated in '' The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange program'', the exam was quite easy and i passed the exams but i was disqualified because I wasn't old enough. This was my chance to go outside my country and explore find out about different cultures and get to adapt to a new environment but all my dreams were shattered just because I wasn't old enough and this got me thinking does age really matter and why should my age determine whether I can fulfil my dreams?.
I agree with you but there are some dreams that you can't accomplish at your age. For example, you might want to be a lawyer and feel because you can do it at this age just because you are good at debating? But how will you feel when you go to court to fight for your right and a child boldly opposes you? Won't you feel a bit disrespected and embarassed?
Or just because you are good at car games, you feel you are an expert at driving and have a right to drive at this age? What if you meet rough or drunk drivers and can't avoid them and get involved in a serious car accident?
Let us have patience and take baby steps at this age towards our dreams. For example, if you want to be a lawyer, this global conversation is a good foundation for your public speaking skills.
Thanks for sharing your topic - I can only imagine how disappointed you must've been after doing so well in the exam to finding out you weren't old enough to take part in the program.
What do you think the program's reasonings were to only allow people of a certain age take part and do you think they were fair?
Honestly I was really disappointed, but the program's reasons for disqualifying me was because I wasn't the proper age for my class. According to the American standard a child is meant to be 15-16 years old before they are permitted to be in grade 10 and I wasn't old enough. Although the program had their reasons, I still feel a child's class should not be determined by their age. What I feel should matter is the level of emotional and academic intelligence because being the right age doesn't make a child mature. Maturity is not a matter of age but it is how you choose to react to certain situations and it is based on your level of intelligence and by intelligence i do not just mean intellectual intelligence but also emotional intelligence. I really find it unfair that i'm restricted from fulfilling my dreams just because im not the proper age.
I strongly agree with you where you said maturity isn't all about age because it really isn't. You can find a child of about 10 years behave more mature than a 14 year old and may probably wander why. But just as jubilant_accordion said, it is based on your mental and emotional intelligence and stability. So yeah, I feel maturity is not based on and shouldn't be judged by one's age.
I so agree,many things I would love to do are denied because I'm too 'young'.Your comment got me thinking about how unfair this is,age shouldn't matter,it never should. I've always lived my life wishing I was older so I could do these things,but why wait! This new topic would very much grab my attention and I hope would do to many other children.
Why might some things that you'd like to do require age restrictions? Are they always unfair?
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I do agree with you in a way because for example age restrictions for roller coasters,digital entertainment and food or drink do require age restrictions but I don't think you can be too young for education. As jubilant_accordion said,why should my learning dreams be shattered because I'm too young.
They purport to “protect youth” from hazards until they're mature enough to handle them, and to “save lives.” They prevent supposedly reckless experimentation during teen years that can solidify as problems in older ages. They establish a clear delineation between childhood and adult rights. They are not always fair but they help to stop you from doing somethings that they feel it's not right until you reach a certain age.
I do not agree with you fully because I feel that some age restrictions do not protect youth from hazards. For example, if you enter a mathematical competition and they say you are too young, is that hazardous? These kind of activities don't require age restrictions but rather I feel that it is underestimation which I feel that it should be prohibited in order to allow the youth to showcase their talent. In the beginning I said I didn't fully agree with you but I agree with you halfway because some age restrictions are made to protect us from illegal and hazardous activities. For example 37+ rated movies has an age restriction due to the content in that movie that people below this age must not see.
Not really, because age restrictions are put in order to prevent a lot of things like drinking, some inappropriate sites on the social, adult cartoons and so on. It is said that a child's brain is just like tabula rasa and whatever is written on it is what will stick, so I guess parents and guardians are trying to prevent their children from getting the wrong impression.
I strongly agree with you because if we as teenagers/youths are not restricted to certain things,we might do things that will endanger our lives, go to websites that are not age appropriate which might pollute our minds and we might also carry out illegal activities which will put us in trouble.
I agree with you,age restrictions are put to stop young people from endangering their lives and protecting them from harm.Older people tend to have more knowledge and know what to do,so they won't get restricted and younger people.Scientifically, your brain develops completely in your late 20s.This helps you make better choices.Honestly, I would like to do a lot of things earlier but I have to wait and be patient because it is going to come eventually. Personally, my dream is to become an engineer but I have to wait till college to start pursuing my dream.Have a good day and bye!
Yes, I agree that age restrictions are put for a purpose and that is to prevent the younger ones from harmful things, but it could also limit one's creativity by preventing access to certain resources, by also imposing stereotypes, and discouraging exploration and experimentation which could be very essential for creative expression. It could also make young people feel excluded in some certain functions.
According to Kain Ramsay “Maturity isn’t decided by your age; it’s determined by how responsible you are for your attitude, actions, and outcomes as a result of your decision-making.”
So, I personally, believe that maturity doesn't necessarily come with age or determined by age, but it is determined by how you decide to handle and react to all the circumstances and challenges that we experience in life.
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So I believe that as young children which most of us topical talkers are, I agree with the fact that age restrictions limit us in various ways but I feel to an extent these limits are justifiable, this is because at young ages children are vulnerable to various hazards which they may not be able to handle until they are older but on the other hand age restrictions limit a child's creativity as he or she cannot go beyond what is shown to him.
So for me, I don't believe in age restrictions but sometimes I believe it has to be done to protect us children from sensitive information and situations
I totally agree with you gregarious-bee, There are somethings people send online that are not meant to be seen by children, Most of us here are still young and are not meant to be seeing somethings online so I mostly agree that somethings online should be restricted for the help of young minds.
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I appreciate your perspective as a gregarious bee, but I have to ask you, do you ever question the rationale behind the age limitations that prevent many of us from pursuing our true passions? For example, why do we have to wait until we are 18 to vote, or 21 to drink alcohol, or 25 to rent a car? Are these arbitrary numbers based on some scientific evidence or just cultural norms?
Besides shielding us from information and scenarios that might be emotionally and psychologically overwhelming for us, what other benefits do these restrictions offer? Do they help us develop our skills, our values, our identity? Or do they hinder our growth, our creativity, our freedom?
Well, sometimes certain activities or experiences have age restrictions to ensure safety or suitability. Taking our government as an example, we can only get our citizenship after reaching certain age criteria. Age limits on some movies or amusement park rides is another representation of age restriction.
I believe that age restrictions, when decided wisely, can be very useful and helpful. Some online sites nowadays do not have age restrictions, and this can cause a lot of terrible G-rated content to be released to children who aren't of age to see them or don't understand what they're seeing. It is quite necessary that age restrictions be put into place to avoid situations where a child is traumatized or even develops mental health issues from something they didn't know was "that bad." Even though I believe age restrictions are necessary most times, there are definitely cases where they are unnecessary and even somewhat useless. Splendid_fish is right, you can never be too young for education, and advantages like learning should not be restricted to anyone.
Well, a lot's of activities and experiences have got age restriction for the safety and prevention of possibilities of complicated disorders to a child or a teenager. Just taking the example of the government, we are accessible for the licence of transport vehicles after reaching a certain age criteria and for citizenship we are needed to reach a certain age because it's for our safety, and it's accessible only at certain age because at that age, we become self concerning and have more capability to be responsible for the certain responsibilities as a driver or a citizen. Some amusement parks rides and the election are another activities showing the age restriction.
For me I'd feel it's fair because there are some specific things that when its being viewed by kids ,it could affect them morally and psychologically .So it would be best advised that they should have some restrictions in them.
Although the specific reasons why you can't do something until a certain age will depend on what the activity or service is, age restrictions are in place to protect you from harm, and in some cases to protect other people too.
Twitter, Facebook, and other large social networks expose kids to important issues and people from all over the world. Kids realize they have a voice they didn't have before and will want to partake in everything.
Age restrictions purport to “protect youth” from hazards until they're mature enough to handle them, and to “save lives.” Age restriction prevent supposedly reckless experimentation during teen years that can solidify as problems in older ages. They establish a clear delineation between childhood and adult rights.
Besides, teenagers are not yet fully developed adults. They are still building up on life and trying to figure themselves out. Teenage years are one of the most confusing phases of life. Therefore, sometimes they need that guidance from a person who has been through it all to get them on the right track.
You're right,
Age restrictions are there to protect us and help us navigate through life. They ensure that we're ready for certain activities and experiences. It's all about keeping us safe and providing guidance during our teenage years. So, even though it might feel limiting at times, it's ultimately for our own benefit.
It will depend on what you want to do or which service you want to use, but usually the restrictions are in place to protect you from harm. In some cases, activities may also be age restricted to protect other people too.There might be safety reasons that mean you can’t do something because of your height or your weight. You might have to be at least a certain height or weight to do something to keep you safe. There are some activities that might be designed for younger children that you won’t be able to do if you are too tall or too heavy.
Most of the time age restriction are put in place to protect you and to ensure you are safe. In my opinion they are usually fair. Age restriction are usually for our good.
Age restrictions are often in place for safety and legal reasons, aiming to protect individuals. However, perceptions of fairness vary, considering differences in maturity levels. Striking a balance between protection and individual circumstances is crucial. If someone, like a 14-year-old in grade 10, aspires to be a footballer, their priorities may include passing exams. Environment plays a significant role; supportive families can empower children to achieve extraordinary feats, as seen with young prodigies in various fields. The saying about a flower's growth applies—circumstances, support, and personal determination all influence one's journey. So, the fairness of age restrictions depends on individual perspectives and the surrounding environment.
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In India many open universities are opened for the purpose of providing education to everyone irrespective of age who have skipped school education in their young age but an new agreement has been passed that the certificates provided are not equivalent to certificates obtained by a person who did proper education at proper age so that here their is an age barrier this shows that we cannot get our education in this university when ever we like and enjoy the previledge of the certificate this stays as an wall for the ones who couldn't continue primary education in right age but would like to peruse it in this university.
You are both correct in some aspects of jubilant_accordion and splendid_fish. But there are many things that require being old enough, but not all of them are right. There are also some aspects where age does not matter. Jubilant_accordion Your point of view is correct I think so too. I would like to draw everyones attention, aging is necessary in various areas of life. Imagine you are a child who cannot walk. But you want to walk, you know it can't. Because your body structure will not allow you to do that. That is just an example that being old enough to do things are necessary in many respects.
In conclusion I just want to say that age is really necessary in many aspects of life, and in many aspects aging is not necessary, so age should not be considered in many aspects.
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I really want to agree with you on this...but you see,times are changing,the world is revolving with changes been made. You might be right about being older and having more life experiences to tackles the difficulties of life,but I would also like to tell you that,young minds are more of the critical thinkers and problem solvers,their brains still being fresh and programmed to grab ideas faster than that of the older ones.
That's why you see lots of developing countries of today not moving forward,because the leaders don't want to give space to the ones who are willing and ever ready to help,the ones that can bring up and idea of how to tackle an issue,what five older men probably wouldn't have been able to come up with. It's like telling a 16 years old boy to appear in the midst of elders to give a suggestion on how an issue can be addressed to yield solutions,those older men might probably look down on him because of age differences. In this part of the world, the age and experience of a person is highly regarded than that of a young mind who can bring out more ideas
I agree totally agree with you young minds can think and reason better than the old minds, young people minds are still fresh and can remember things easily. A wise man once said to my "time wants for no one " it is really true we need to teach the younger ones how to make new things and how to reason well before we know we will be walking with a stick so we should reason well and teach our younger one and children how to do things well and perfect.
I agree with this topic,us kids should not be denied to do something if we are under aged.I believe that we can start achieving our goals even if were just a kid and we will or might accomplish many dreams of our own.I to wish to do many things through out my life but had to wait since I was to young.I wished to be older then and hoped I would be able to explore these wonders of life experiences and this is why I commented so I can talk about this topic and hope other kids in the future will be given opportunities when their young.
Well said bustling engine.
In my opinion I would say the age restrictions only restricted us from certain things like UTME which require a student that is 16 years of age. Even outside academic areas there are restrictions for we students like "watching a movie you will see PG 18, to open a bank account you must be 18 years of age, to register a Sim card you must also be 16 years of age". From my point of view I would say these restrictions is for our own safety. They believe we are not yet capable to assimilate the boldness of life. They believe we aren't matured enough to cope with what comes our way in life.
Nevertheless, I think even with these restrictions there are many more skills and activities that we aren't restricted from.We aren't restricted from our own talent and skills. An example of a girl who made an automated waste bin in her secondary category. She went viral and was greatly appreciated and applauded by the Government and many more.
So I think even with the way we are being restricted from certain things it is not hindering us from bringing out or showing our inner talent. Thank you
I agree to age restrictions and at some point, I find it unfair because there are a lot of things that I wish to do but I'm not old enough so I can't. Sometimes, when people are restricted, it makes them feel as if they are not good enough. But what I think is that everyone should be given a chance to pursue whatever dream they want to pursue. It pays. As long as it is not something harmful.
I totally agree with you because everyone feels because you're of a certain age you can't do some certain things while older people who aren't even out of their fantasies can do it because of their age. The world in general has to understand that maturity doesn't have to do with age but the mindset, behavior, how people act and express themselves. Someone might be old but their mindset, mentality and behavior is like that of a child throwing a ruckus because he didn't get what he wants. Whenever I see young people who are matured I feel quite inspired and envy that level of maturity. I wonder why in some situation when adult notice the maturity of a child is beyond the level of their age they tend to feel something's wrong in the child's life and they tend to associate it with exposure to certain things or maltreatment of some sort and they tend to separate them and make them feel strange about their natural self. Personally, I feel that age is just an indicator and not a criterion for maturity.
I vehemently agree with you on the fact that maturity comes from wisdom and not the passing of years. When you are mature, you see things and understand things from a different level and just like Jane Austen said, "the first step to maturity is self-knowledge." Being mature is not answering to other people's immaturity.
And also, Yes, I've seen scenarios where a child is illtreated because of the child's knowledge which is not right. If people claim to be the older ones, they should learn from their mistakes and not direct it to the child and instead, encourage the child to do more. If we do it this way, we would improve ourselves.
I disagree because there are several reasons for adding the age restrictions. Some of these reasons include:
1. Online fraud: One of the biggest reasons behind social media platforms setting age restrictions for their portals is the increasing rate of online frauds. Children or teenagers may purchase items over these social media platforms that might not be from legitimate sources; causing their parent’s financial information to be at continuous risk and danger.
2. Personal Information at Risk: Most children may not know but as soon as they provide their personal information on an unsecured social media platform, their information as well as their parents are at stake and are therefore prone to hacking.
3. Inappropriate Behaviors: Children who use social media platforms such as snapchat are more likely to have problematic digital behaviors like having online-only friends and visiting sites parents would disapprove of, as well as a greater chance of taking part in online harassment.
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I strongly disagree with you because those age restrictions are put there's for a purpose and if they are not adhered to, there could be consequences. I also occasionally feel on a rush to grow up but I recently learned that childhood is the best part of life. I say this because children often don't have to worry about the things that adults have to such as work, paying bills and others. Children have the best time of their lives because their parents are often there to take care of them. Also, when an adult, a variety of new health issues might arise such as depression or anxiety and others. So in essence I feel that when age restrictions are put in place, it is important to adhere to them and childhood is the only time that you have to yourself.
I strongly disagree because those restrictions are put there for a reason, it could be because one is not mentally prepared
I agree with you because, maturity is not actually about age, its how you choose to respond the situations life decides to throw at us.
I so agree with you..I believe that how you choose to respond to situation doesn't depends on anybodys age that depends just on level of understanding of the person.Understanding how to handel things is literally a charisma that not all humans can get at all.
At very young age people have their own small business held up while mostly people above the age of 25 considered mentally mature because their brain is "fully developed" are staying home doing nothing.
Just because someone is young doesn't mean they are immature.
I strongly agree with you because maturity it's self is when one is fully developed which has nothing to do with age because our generation has let us to see and know alot more than our age.
many under age youth has gotten to be more wiser and fast thinker, problem solver and many more.
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I agree with you, My mom always tells me" AGE don't wait for any one" age is just a number now a days in Nigeria and other countries we can see children of three years old operating the computer it is really crazy when my mom and dad told me they never even thought about AI but now we see children brining up new ideas for AI and their parents are proud so age does not determine the intelligence of a child. Children are born to be intelligent and creative and that is what is happening now.
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I strongly agree with you and think age is not the major determining factor in a level of one's maturity. Rather I think age is just an inefficient grade that we as humans use to judge one's maturity amongst others. This is not a bad thing as we need a gradient or a mark by which we use to judge if one is ready for certain situations and problems but I think in a sense it limits us as I believe maturity can not be judged by age, rather by one's actions and his ability to handle various situations at problems thrown at us.
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Thanks for sharing your opinios and thoughts and I go along with your opinions because the world have a inspiration like Albert Einstein.People believe that he was really good in Physics at a very young age and he enrolled in mathematics just at the age of 17..
So to allow people of certain age to participate in certain things is not so much of a good idea.Imagine what if Einstein never got to learn physic at a young age the world would have lost a gem.
No one is born a genius,so we have to work on ourselves to try to be an genius..where environment factors also play vital role such as upbringing,education and access to resources.
So I believe that reasoning for not letting others to participate in programs shouldn't be age..
"My age doesn't matter my maturity,understanding and thoughts does"
I strongly agree with your stand point. Why should a person's age determine how smart or mature a they are? The saying ''AGE is nothing but a number'' is something I strongly believe in when it comes to capability. I know of schools that do not accept people just because of their age and a question that I always ask myself is, ''Why is the oldest be considered the wisest?'' Maturity and capability should be the main points in decisions like this. A person should not give up on their dreams just because AGE is said to come with MATURITY.
I agree with you, age also stops me from getting what i want in some scenarios , but I also think it is a good thing because one of our problems especially in Nigeria is that most of our people get jobs and positions that we are not age appropriate or qualified for which is causing most of our problems.
I agree because age is just a number and you passed.
Yes, I do accord that age is just a number, but age has some restrictions and also with age has to come a lot of responsibility attached, but age doesn't necessarily come with maturity, they may be often associated but aren't factors which are dependent on one another.
Age is a number that signifies the experience/time/duration one has spent throughout his lifetime/lifespan, while maturity is the ability to respond to certain situations in a proper, decent and respectable manner and it is associated with mental and emotional development not physical growth or aging.
For instance, a young child could be faced with a life challenge but the way he or she reacts to that situation isn't determined by age but emotional development and also a person who is advanced in age could also be faced with a similar challenge, but he/she may act irresponsible to the situation.
However, age could provide opportunities for maturity, but they cannot automatically result to maturity.
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I do agree with you. Many people in the society associate age with maturity but it is far from the truth. A 12-year-old could be more mature than a 37-year-old. As I see it, society tends to link youth as in-mature and reckless so we are restricted from many things which is not fair because we are intelligent young minds who could change the world. We need be to encourage by allowing us to embrace themselves learn and explore to get us inquisitive at young so when we grow, we understand what to do and how to solve problems that the words face. We all start from somewhere!
People often say age is just a number, But I feel like it varies a lot of thing within itself .Age causes various changes ., although in today's world we've got teens out there crushing it in business and tackling big problems. Age doesn't define success. But hey, sometimes age matters. Like, asking a 6-year-old about the periodic table? Not fair. They're still in the coloring and playing stage. Age restrictions, though they may seem unfair, are sometimes about letting folks grow at their own pace. Bottom line: age shouldn't limit you, but we've got to find a sweet spot between recognizing potential and letting people naturally grow.
I agree that individuals should grow at their pace, but age restrictions can demoralize and limit one confidence and creativity.
I want to use myself as an example started school at a very tender age, but it came as a great opportunity to broaden my horizon, spread my wings and by learning more at a younger age than my peers and mates if I hadn't gone beyond my sphere, I could have missed out on many things that life has for me. I can agree that I am not moving at my pace and that of my peers in my age group but, regardless it has helped me realize my potential and boost my confidence and creativity.
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Hello wondrous_mode .
I totally can understand where you are coming from because I myself have been in that place multiple time. For someone who has changed dozens of schools in my life, I can assure you that this is a huge problem, as I have faced age-limited self-confidence issues myself in some cases. But I firmly believe that age is an issue of mind over matter if you don't mind it doesn't matter. But yes sometimes age restrictions for different activities can also lead to self-confidence issues in people because this may make them feel limited or restricted in their abilities or opportunities. Age restrictions can sometimes create feelings of exclusion or discrimination, especially when someone thinks they are capable of taking part in an activity but is prevented from doing so simply because of their age. This can lead to feelings of frustration, inadequacy, or lack of confidence in yourself. But you have to understand that these age restrictions were created because of some reasoning’s and although you may feel like you are capable of doing it this may not be something right for you. but truly if you believe in yourself and you feel like you could do it go ahead do it ,As there are a lot of option in the current world where you can be whoever you are ,therefore I don't feel like this is a big matter in the present world because we have seen Businessman who are young as 15 we have seen Olympic medalist as young as 13 ,14 so therefore it's not about age anymore but yeah in certain cases age restriction is important and I think it should not be changed. But you have to agree with me on this point that While you may feel like you're more mature than your peers, maturity doesn't happen overnight. It is a gradual process of developing character and individual expression that takes time and growth to truly cultivate
I know it hurts to get age restricted in great opportunities. But sometimes "maturity" that you mentioned matters. Because if you let a 5 year old do a job of 9 year old you will see a great difference in responsibility or care. Also need to think about experience because situation adaptation is also an matter. Will you put a kid or toddler in a unknown pace? But you will be comfortable enough to put an adult in an unknown place. Just because they can adapt the situation. Also a kid or teen will not know how to tackle scolding from your boss but an adult knows. Also maturity increases with age. That's why we have age restrictions.
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Absolutely I agree, maturity goes beyond age, it's about understanding and handling situations. Age doesn't determine maturity. Some may be mature at a young age, while some might take more time, that's okay. Learning is about maturity, not just age, as it influences how well we grasp and apply what we encounter. Thank you for highlighting this essential perspective jubilant_Accordion.
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Hey creative personality,
I'm really glad you've understood my point and I completely agree with you. Maturity is definitely not a matter of age. As said by Mark Twain in the adventures of Tom Sawyer, ''Maturity is not measured by age. Its an attitude built by experience''. So people should try to look beyond age when considering maturity because with age people can physically mature but not everyone matures mentally or emotionally with age.
You are right @jubilant accordion! This age limiting has actually caused barriers to the youngsters who would have achieved lot of things at a given time. I must say I am sorry about your disqualification from "The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange program" I have been there before so I know how it hurts. However, I key in to the fact that there should be restrictions to things that certain age could participate in,this is because it helps to give moderation and discretion. You know that everything has become digital now and the learning ability of children is two times higher than what my elder sister had in their time, we have more enlightened and educated kids moving around, but the eye opener should be that most children might be smart but are not matured at heart to undertake and carryout some activities, that is why till a child turns 18 he/she still needs to walk under good counsel and guidance because it is at the early age that they might make or take decisions that could either make or break them for life. In my neighborhood, I have watched children who didn't get good supervision delve into social vices which is gradually ruining them and so, I promised myself to take my time to learn and follow good instructions.
Am I saying the older ones are perfect? No they aren't, but the thing is that most of them learnt the hard way and wouldn't want us to thread their parts. As it is said, 'experience is the best teacher' why would I want to dip my hands into fire and get hurt, rather than learn from someone who has already got the sign to prove that they have been burnt before?
There are many things I know now that when I was 7 years old I didn't and I am glad I am in the school of learning.
I think that this is a really interesting topic, but don't you think that maturity comes with age and life experience. Quite often there are ages put on certain things like driving and voting due to the brain growth of a child at that specific age. A child at the age of 8 or 9 won't be able to grasp the concept and ability of driving the same way a 17 or 18 year old would.
Safety is also an important aspect because at younger ages you may not have the same life experience to be able to make a rational decision. There will be some cases where a younger child will be more mature than someone older, but this is usually due to other contributing factors and not just their age.
Hey accurate_outcome,
Honestly speaking, I understand what your trying to say but that's not how I see it. I understand that age matters in certain situations like driving and voting and in these cases age matters because it is for our safety. In the aspect of maturity, I disagree with you when you say maturity comes with age because not everyone matures with age, some may mature physically with age but not everyone matures emotionally with age. Maturity is an ever-changing process formed or shaped by all the things life throws at us. Whether you believe it or not, life changing experiences help us become matured and more evolved people. These life changing experiences happen to people of different ages whether it is losing a loved one, being bullied or even a parents divorce, these kind of life changing experiences evolve and mature a person. What I'm simply trying to say is that most times people do not mature with age.
I get what you're saying about "AGE AND MATURITY." Your personal story brings up a big issue—how age can suddenly stop us from chasing our dreams. It's tough to see your goals blocked just because you're not old enough, especially when you've proven yourself in things like the Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange program.
Your experience makes me wonder: Why does age have to decide if we can reach our dreams or not? Your question about whether age really matters and why it should get in the way of our dreams is something a lot of people can relate to. It's a cool topic to explore—how society sees age and how it affects our chances to grow and succeed. Thanks for sharing your story; it's something a bunch of us can think about and talk about.
I strongly agree with you, this comment has changed my perspective and opened my mind as I've never really took this topic into consideration. This topic is relatable to people who are younger or older as multiple people go through this. Now a days, people that are considered "too old" or "too young" can't do anything without being judged. If you're under the age of 16 or over the age of 28 they say that your "too young" or "too old" to be a singer or performer. If your 9-12 years old, some people say your "too young" to be using skincare products, although there is no age limit for skincare as 9–12 years old can have skin problems to. if your considered "too old" you get judged for the type of clothes you wear or the way you look because you're trying to be or look "young". This goes both ways as people say your too young or too old to do anything. I don't understand why there is an age requirement for everything, voting is one thing but restricting everything for people who are "too young" or "too old" is wrong. In my perspective, maturity matters more than age; you could be 13 and emotionally more mature than people in their 20s. In my opinion, age doesn't matter as everyone should be allowed to achieve their dream without being judged.
I agree with you that age must not determine whether we can fulfill our dreams. There are many who might be smarter or more intellectual than kids in their age group and can compete with their seniors. But age restriction is necessary because somethings require certain level of mental maturity that comes with an age. For example, a 12 year old might have same knowledge as a 15 year old. But they are not as mentally mature as the 15 year old one.
I heard that AI's made by Open AI and stability AI do not pass fair judgement in courts, in the US. I would love us the topical talkers to discuss on why AI's do not pass fair judgements. And how we can help to stop them from producing AI's that pass unfair judgement to innocent people.
Well, Hi @Tenacious_robin your topic for discussion is quite interesting and I would like to try to give you some answers that I have come up with while researching on your post.
Firstly, one of the reasons that AI doesn't pass fair judgement is that AI is seemingly just a replica of humans, meaning that those who develop AI don't really know the formula for emotions, so they just try to duplicate situations and instances that occur in humans' day to day lives and when doing this those who develop AI can't possibly copy every occasion that happens so they then miss in some aspects leading to some unfair court cases.
Secondly, sadly but assuring some AI are trained in a bias way, just simply meaning that it isn't the fault of the AI rather those who code or program that AI, they program it in a way of discriminating based on different things.
Then finally, AI can be hacked. From my recent research AI has a 59% chance of being hacked meaning that most out the court cases have been hacked in favor of the candidate the person wants to win.
Well @tenacious_robin I hope you can see that as much as AI is safe it is very hackable and prone to mistake as it is a product of humans. Please if you disagree, I am open for a debate.
Thank you.
This is my first time knowing that there are robots who are in the court for judgement instead of humans but this caught my attention and had me curious as well, so did some digging and this is what I found.
AI is not capable to apply small intricate details in a case as it lacks the human ability to apply law based on the context of the case, making an effect in the decision-making. It is trained on historical data, which might contain inherent biases. If these biases are not recognized and addressed, innocent people will suffer and this will lead to loss of hope on the laws. Legal decisions are made through intricate reasoning, interpretation, and ethical considerations but AI can't replicate the depth of human legal thinking, ethical judgment or even understand emotions. It only applies what was programed in it and nothing more. The decisions made by AI can be challenging to interpret due to their algorithmic nature. This may lead to chaos in the court.
These are some problems that are very difficult to fix as everything cannot be replicated as they need to be.
This is the conclusion I came to after some self education. Thank you for reading through this to the very end!
That was an amazing piece of information. I believe not only myself but other students may not have been aware of this. I completely agree with you and I think we should have a discussion on this topic. It will surely turn out to be quite interesting.
I strongly with you on bringing up the growing involvement of AI. As helpful as AI can be in by assisting the lawyers scrutinize evidences or collect arguments through their cognition skills , they still can not replace humans in a profession which requires emotional engagement. This matter is a double edged sword which only reflects how necessary it is for us to acknowledge it.
The topic I would be really happy to learn about is animal rights. Animals all over the world are endangered because of humans. I understand we need wood for supplies and food but humans are becoming greedier. Thousands of animals are on the verge of coming extinct due to habitats being destroyed, being hunted and the rubbish we throw away. There are so many wonderful species we can't lose due to careless acts. When I go to my local park, I just can't help noticing all the rubbish everywhere. I know we can all change our ways to make a HUGE difference!
Thanks for sharing this topic. It sounds like you're really paying attention to how the issues of environment and animal rights are connected.
What are some small things you think humans can do to make a difference?
I think humans can make a huge difference by walking to school, making sure their rubbish is in the bin and brand owners should try to make their products more recyclable. Around 8 million pieces of rubbish are thrown into our oceans every day! We need to change that! We could also buy the things we need not want as the more items we buy, the more habitat wasted. Also, we can reduce the amount of Palm oil we use as that is one of the things that is in demand the most.
I agree because... Doing small tasks can provide us with confidence and can be used as a way to measure ourselves. Also, these tasks help to make a difference in others around us and can make potential changes . One by one, they can bring results we want to see. Example of small things humans can do to make a difference You can make a big difference in helping the environment by reducing the amount of trash you produce: If you take your lunch to school, make it "garbage free." Take your sandwich and drink in a reusable container. Avoid using throw-away containers.
Hi,enigmatic leopard,I strongly agree with your statements as us ,humans,throw millions of plastic into the ocean as if the ocean never even existed!We kill thousands of innocent sea animals every day because we are to lazy to throw a single little bit of plastic in the bin!Would we want to live like that?Do we even live like that?How would we feel if some random humans littered on our precious ocean?In a thousand years time every sea animal would have been extinct,and this is why we definitely need to change our behaviour to the ocean.As you said,"Also, we can reduce the amount of Palm oil we use as that is one of the things that is in demand the most." I also heavily agree.Because,not only that we are cutting palm trees for our personal resources ,we are demolishing animal habitats!
I totally agree to this. I feel humans need to be educated again on how to dispose off waste. Millions of humans dispose of waste anywhere they want to on a daily basis and when rain falls those wastes are washed into both big and small water bodies causing the oceans to get polluted. Animals are dying day by day due to consuming plastic and some wonderful creatures are now getting extinct because of this. Another issue is deforestation. Humans feel cutting down trees to build factories and all sort is the right direction to go but their completely wrong. What would happen to wildlife if all the nature is gone? Won't they start turning to humans as source of food? I mean how would we breathe in oxygen if they continue chopping and chopping? Deforestation is an issue that needs to be seriously worked on by everyone, I know it won't take a day to stop it but if everyone collectively comes together our future would be totally bright.
I agree with you enigmatic_ leopard. I also feel that all of us can make a difference for animals in our everyday lives, whether it's by adopting a pet, choosing products not tested on animals, eating a humane diet or engaging your society in animal protection issues. We should make people in our society aware of the issue and help them to understand that they can intercede in situations where animals are being spurned or even tormented. Animals have a right to live without fear or pain, and we have a responsibility to step in if their rights aren't being held in high esteem.
Humans can do a lot of things to make a difference. We as humans can do the following to make a difference:
- love, care and protect animals
- giving them a sense of belonging
-not killing them just because they look ugly or are homeless.
- being doctors ( veterinary doctors ) and so on.
Hi enigmatic leopard,
I very much agree to your comment because,as you explained,there are some species that just can't become extinct.As well as that,what happens when we run out of meat such as a cow,as if we lose cows we won't just not have cow meat we'll not have milk,cheese,chocolate and everyone's favourite diary products .Pollution is very much hurting animals and destroying their homes,it needs to be stopped because time is running out and there is no planet B.
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I agree with you COMPLETELY. Animals should be able to have rights too, I think humans should make sure they throw away their rubbish, and they can make the world a better place, places consist of parks, beaches, woods, and many other places, Animals sometimes could become extinct from rubbish, They may eat it for example, or get stuck in it! These acts aren't accidental, people think animals do not have rights like us humans, but they DO! Habitats are being destroyed from rubbish! I think people should become aware of this, and this will make our earth a safer place, A lot of people litter too, This should stop! I think we can make a difference by throwing away our rubbish, and making sure most animals have a home, we need to make sure we don't destroy their habitats too, We should always throw our rubbish in the bin and this will stop hurting animals!
Thanks for commenting this enigmatic_leopard!👍
I agree! Often times this topic gets laughed at especially on the internet from what I have seen. Apparently helping those who we share the ecosystem with is funny to those who are very well capable of speaking up for them. I especially like the part where you mention human greed. I agree humans have been hunting ever since we first became hungry and it's a part of food chain and what not but the difference between the earlier times and now is that we used to only kill as much as we needed for survival. Just a couple days ago I was reading about the colonization of North America and the way of natives and if I remember correctly, what I mentioned before is exactly how they lived. Being away from the greed and corruption did no harm to the planet or its residents whatsover even if the gluton was satisfied at the cost of bisons. I know in the world we are right now it is quite difficult but just like what you said if we all bring small changes in our lifestyle, we can preserve the diverse life forms of Earth.
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I agree with you as a fellow animal lover. Our actions directly or indirectly, intentional or not intentional not only affect ourselves but also other living organisms. Habits such as bush burning and burning of refuse and fossil fuels, cutting down of forests, and poaching among others are affecting the biodiversity of our planet's ecosystems causing various extinctions of various animal species.
We should be innovative and look for other ways of living that will suit us yet not harm the biodiversity of the earth and whether we like it or not we are not the only ones living on the earth as we were animals if we were in opposite roles were animals were humans and humans were animals we wouldn't like it if what we do to animals currently is done to us.
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Hi enigmatic_ leopard,
I really agree with you on this, there are a lot of human activities that are endangering different animal species and if care is not taken the animal population will be drastically reduced. Even though as children we can't really do much but there are still things we can do to save the animals. Some of these things are;
1) Stop throwing trash into water bodies (sea, ocean, rivers) as this will endanger the organisms living under water.
2) We should try our best to recycle and also create posters to inform people about the dangers of climate change and how they will affect both humans and animals.
3) We should also try our best to keep our environment clean because if we continue to throw trash around we are not only destroying our habitat but we are also destroying the animal's habitat.
4) Lastly, we should try to plant more trees in order to save our planet because believe it or not trees and greeneries play a very important role in the eco-system.
I suggest we talk about "career choices" because in this present time some teenagers find it hard to choose a path that will be suitable for them. Nowadays we see adult getting frustrated because of their jobs and some of them get frustrated. If we talk about this topic it will draw a line between a job and a career because in life we must have passion for what we do we shouldn't only be interested in a paycheck. This is one of the reasons why most adult fall into depression because at their early years they only wanted jobs not careers because if they did made the right choices they would have been happier with the life's choices today. This has led some adults to commiting suicide because when they had the opportunity they only thought about the paycheck. Talking about this topic would enlighten the students on the need to secure a suitable career choice;they have the ability to ensure that their decisions are well informed and thought about and rooted after a deep understanding of that path they have chosen. It's also helps you set goals and objectives in respect to their choices. Choosing the right path gives us a sense of direction and focus in our professional life.
Since we are discussing on artificial intelligence it is mandatory to talk about jobs that are likely to become extinct because as we all know the world is growing at a dizzy pace. And it is important we also go with the flow because some jobs are likely to be at sake after a few years because artificial intelligence will take over some aspects of the world
I appreciate your interest in discussing such a crucial topic – "Career Choices". Have you ever been unsure or faced challenges in deciding what you want to do in the future?
I have faced numerous challenges while deciding my career, as I need to consider future development. Many jobs that are popular now may become obsolete in the coming years due to the increasing use of AI.
actually, that is one of my major challenges and I felt this is a common problem facing teenagers so i felt we should talk about it
Yes, I have. I actually wanted to become a pilot in the future but hearing about news of different plane crashes I kind of change my mind . But now I have decided to follow my dream of becoming a good and great Neurologist in the future.
Yes, career choice is a topic that is very crucial and difficult to ascertain in most youths today and juveniles in our present generation are experiencing these issues and sometimes parents could be factors that influence decision making concerning career and some parents prefer to choose career choices for their children which in my opinion is very inappropriate and wrong because I do believe that a career/job should be an opportunity that should be determined by ones' skills and preferences and a career choice should be one that will be enjoyed while performing and not being dreadful and portraying a bad attitude to work.
Also, another factor that can influence career choices is the indecisive nature of youths so I will personally suggest that children should have a mentor/guardian to guide them while surfing for a career choice.
I have been troubled with the decision of choosing a career and at first, I really wanted to be a medical doctor; a neurosurgeon to be more precise and later on I changed my mind deciding to be an internet entrepreneur and presently I have finally made my mind judging based on my personal interests, preferences and skills I decided to be a software engineer; one who creates software, both system and application.
So, I would like to advise and recommend those still seeking for a career choice that they should carefully evaluate their skills and personal interest with the help of a guardian to help them get a career opportunity.
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Yes, I have faced many difficulties in choosing which career and field of study I should go into. Occupation is a huge responsibility to take on as it rather determines your stance in life. Our jobs are where we get the money to pay rent, feed our families and attend to other expenses like bills and clothing. So we have to make a good choice, and this will be very hard for us the younger generation because of AI that is said to take up most jobs. Now that I am in Year 8, I will soon be asked to make my decision on whether I will be a Science or Arts student. And this is even more challenging because I know this will be a big turn point in my life. In order to ensure my good family welfare in the future, I have to consider going for my first dream job, being a Lawyer and I feel this will be good because it pays enough and isn't a job AI can easily take over. Although "Career Choices" are challenging and more personal to make I think asking about different jobs from friends can help in making good and big decisions like this.
Hi resourceful_leopard,
I thoroughly agree with your comment as I have seen and experienced difficult career choices. I think it's important to get a job we really like otherwise in future years we will be depressed and frustrated. Choosing a career can be very difficult because there are so many choices, also I find it extremely annoying when some people,like family and family friends come up to me spamming jobs which I don't even know what half are! I think this topic would encourage children to think about what jobs they want now so they don't struggle in older years.
Thanks.
I think this is a very nice topic. I agreed with you. Actually, choosing a career in a very difficult thing because our whole life will depend on it. Choosing a wrong career may destroy our life. But now the question arises how we will choose the best career for us? I think from our childhood we should talk about this crucial matter. Different seminars and programs should be arranged in schools and college to guide the students in choosing a good career. As a student we should engage in different types of works and try to find the work we feel most interest in. In choosing a career we should take advise from elders, but we should not make their own choice as our career. I believe that we should decide our own career taking advise of elders so that we don't have any regrets later. Also, the students should have enough information about different jobs which will help them to take decision. I wish that this topic becomes one of the topics of topical talk so that many students can share their thought about it. I would like to hear from others what they are thinking about this topic. Thanks.
I advise exploring the effect of accelerating deforestation inside the Ashanti location in Ghana. This pressing trouble demands attention because it influences our surroundings and biodiversity. Discussing sustainable practices can enhance consciousness and inspire collective movement.
Additionally, I advocate delving into the government's tasks to reinforce digital literacy and technology adoption nationally. Understanding those efforts can lead to discussions on the function of technology in education and future task markets for young Ghanaians.
As a notion-frightening question, I advocate asking: "How can Ghanaian young people actively make contributions to sustainable development amidst demanding situations like environmental degradation and fast technological advancements?" This dialogue can generate ideas for meaningful adolescents engagement and wonderful contributions to our country's development.
The topic I would really like to suggest is, "Too old, Too young, Not enough, Too much." This is a topic i'd recommend because sometimes people complain how your too young to do something, and told to not do something, because your too young for it, or its too much for you, An example is, you want to study hard, and graduate early; people will say "No, you will not know enough, and will fail." The next thing is, Too old. So, this one is similar to " Too young" But, your told to grow up, or people try and make you find out another choice, which you don't like, and they make you do the one you do not want. Example; You finally get to do something you want, maybe something like, buy a toy, or go to a theme park, People will bring you down by saying, "grow up! That is for kids..." or say, "That is so childish. Maybe do something a bit more your age?" Now, "Not enough," or "Too little." This means, spend some time, or lots of time, on something your proud of, people will bring you down by saying its not enough or its bad. Example; You had done tons of work, on a paragraph which you are very proud of, you did your best on, but someone will say "hm..Maybe make it longer, its short, and not enough." or "You wrote that much? That is WAY too little..." This would bring you down. The last one is, "Too much." This one shows that you have done the opposite of too little, and done loads and loads of work, and your finally proud of it, you had put lots of time, maybe even hours into it! But some people would say, "That's lots of work..Are you sure it makes sense? also its too big.." or "You're such a try-hard! Get over all the attention seeking and maybe you'd do better?" These comments have been said to me, or I've heard, The negative comments are rude, When they were said to me, I felt less encouraged, and upset that someone was judging my work, I mostly do "Too much" or am told I am "Too young/old" for something. But when I heard the comments said to others, it made me feel bad for the person who the negative words were said to. Sometimes, when people say these words/phrases/comments to you, they will be rude, and be serious about it, sometimes they are accidental, but most of the times, they are ON PURPOSE. The people who are spreading these things, can hurt peoples feelings and crush their hopes and dreams! The people are hurt by these, I want to bring this up, and make people realise that they should STOP making these comments, and I want people to stop being negative, this will make the world a better place!
I agree because the dilemma of being either too old or too young is way more common than one might think. Teenage or "the most crucial years of our lives to figure out who we are and what are we here for" (as dubbed by my very dear relative) is already very confusing as is. Filled with all sorts of emotions and thoughts that are way too overwhelming with the pressure from both the society and school can easily break anyone especially with all the negativity that seems to be surrounding us. Like you said we need to put a stop to it and make the world a better place. Really need to talk more about this topic.
I whole heartedly agree with you because, we are all here for a reason. We didn't bring ourselves here. We all have a purpose. Like a book i read, " The power of habit: why we do what we do in life and business by Charles Duhigg." Humans should live with the mindset that we are here for a reason so we should live it to the fullest.
A topic I'd love to bring up is 'Political enlightenment in Youths'. This is a very relatable topic, to every young person around the world, because most times we have little to no interest in the news unless it's about celebrity gossip or the upcoming heavy snowfall that would cancel school the next day (although I can't relate to the snow part). As much as we might not like to hear it, the news should be of importance to us as well. As our leaders come and go, we should observe and research these events because, at some point, we'll be in their place. We have been given the title 'Leaders of Tomorrow', and I believe that we should try our best to live up to that title. In my country, our political leaders and systems often carry plenty of complaints and disagreements, so I see a necessity for my generation to do a better job.
In conclusion, the importance of political enlightenment on youths is underscored by its potential impact on their future leadership roles and the overall health of society. With this being said, how do you honestly feel about the news? How relevant do you think this topic is to us?
Thanks for reading and have a good day!
I agree, I think it would be brilliant if younger people got involved in more politics and discussions on society! How do you think we should engage younger people?
It is a well know fact that young people are disengaged from politics. Unless you are from a political family or are encouraged to have an insight into the political world, as a teenager, you have many pressures that don’t include losing sleep over who runs the country or who leads your local council. I feel that young people should be exposed to politics and if possible be taught about politics in school so that they'll feel eager to join politics and young people should not be neglected when they show interest in politics but should be encouraged and adviced.
Great points, I am interested in your point on the nepotism too and that big political families often exist! What would motivate you to get into politics?
Well for me, I actually disagree to the fact that young people should be engaged in politics. I say this because in my class when my teacher was talking about the topic election, a question popped up which was "Why Can't We Young People Vote" and he said "It is because we are not yet fully matured and we must have a good look at life". So I feel, that we should not be engaged because we are not of age and not yet fully matured to make life changing decisions.
Reflective_cymbals, thank you for your comment.
Do your agree with your teacher that young people shouldn't be allowed to vote? Will everyone be mature enough to vote when there are able to do so? What does taking a good look at life involve?
Yes I agree with him on the fact that we young people should not be allowed to vote. I do feel we will be mature because we have become adults and we have seen and learnt some very valuable lessons from life which should guide us on our decisions. Taking a very good look at life means understanding the fact that life is not always going to be good, times will obviously be hard. It involves understanding like I said, confidence, ability to work under pressure and knowing how to survive in this crucial environment.
Reflective_cymbals, why does your teacher believe you are not mature enough to vote, maybe you should ask them? If you are able to think critically and join in with discussions such as The Topical Talk Festival I would say it shows a high level of maturity! Do you think you are mature enough to make educated decisions?
I really don't actually know but I guess maybe its the fact that kids can’t vote because they lack maturity, life experience, critical thinking abilities, and long-term planning skills. Some of us have undeveloped brains that prevent us from being able to fully understand political rhetoric. Also the capacity of making decisions might be too much of a load for us children to carry. Yes we are in topical talk but then voting is a much bigger load because we are deciding for the future of our country and also our safety. For me, I am not so sure if I am ready for all that because I only know what is meant for my age.
I feel like young people can be engaged through internship programs. This will show them the inner workings of politics. It will be better in many ways as they will be able to understand from adults more experienced.
Another way I feel young people can be engaged is by creating a house of legislation for people aged 20-30.
This will be a big step as it will involve them in the decisions made. This is due to the fact that old people may have a different viewpoint while young people will have a fresh outlook on the needs of this generation.
In should be great if young people can get a chance to contribute or participate in political discussion. It will help them to be a good leader in future. By participating in political decision, I didn't mean that they will take the decision, but they can share their thought and concerns about it. We shouldn't neglect the youngers because of their age. Who knows if they can come up with very realistic solutions which even the best leaders were unable to figure out! For this reason, I wish that while taking any political decision there should be a program where the suggestion of younger people is taking into consideration. The government can open a website where different issues about the state will be narrated, and the youngers are allowed to give suggestion and solutions about the issue. If the government feels any of the comment useful, they can reward or praise that student. It will help the younger people to learn more about politics and increase their interest in political matters. We also need to train the youngers about political life since their teenage so that in future we can get a good leader not for our own country but for the whole world. The world is looking for a best leader to lead the world in future. So, it's our duty to prepare ourselves from the early age to contribute to the politics of the world.
Some great points and ideas, I agree with a lot of what you have said. I think young people are free from societal bias and come up with many great ideas! I like that you have suggested ways that government can engage with the youth of today! thanks
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I think that youths should get more involved in politics especially here in my country. Not too long ago, people could only participate in politics in Nigeria if they are 40 years and above, but this was something that was rectified to about 30 years and now they are eve thinking of bringing the age down to 25.
I think laws like this should be implemented universally to give youths a chance of ruling their nation because we as youths have a different style of thinking from the adults and this different way of thinking is something we need in our society.
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I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I believe that it's important for young people like us to have a good understanding of politics from a young age. However, as I live in a secular country, there can be varying perspectives on political issues. If young minds are not taught about politics in the right way, they may end up with a negative mindset.
Excellent thoughts and an area I had not considered. How can we teach politics in an open and inclusive way reflecting differing experiences and viewpoints? I would be interested to hear your thoughts?
I believe that a good way to openly teach politics is to gather a group of children from diverse cultures and traditions. We can share recent political news with them and then ask each child to share their thoughts on the news. This way, all the children can understand the challenges that people from different religions may face regarding policies they agree upon. Anyway, this is my opinion and there may be others who think differently.
Poverty is a state of financial insufficiency that prevents individuals from meeting their basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing. Unfortunately, poverty can lead to health complications, as individuals may not have the means to access proper medical treatment, perpetuating the cycle of deprivation.
During my time spent in town with my cousins and friends, we often see young children by the road begging for money. It's heartbreaking to see them in such a helpless and weak state, looking like they haven't eaten for days. Many of these children are sent to beg for money by their parents, who know that they wouldn't be able to get money themselves due to their age. In some cases, when these children don't get what their parents expect from them, they may resort to stealing.
It's natural to wonder if there's a way to put an end to poverty and the health crisis it creates. We must continue to raise awareness of this issue and work together to find sustainable solutions that will help those in need."
I agree but the problem is that poverty cannot be eradicated but only curbed. One of the ways to the curb poverty is by offering free education to everybody. A lot of MEDCs have already taken this step. However, there is a problem facing this. A lot of poor youths would rather not do honest work but do fraud and extortion resulting in a high crime rate. This is one of the problems facing eradication of poverty.
I agree because it highlights the intergenerational nature of poverty and its impact on the health and well-being of individuals, particularly children. Poverty prevents individuals from meeting their needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing.I think one way the cycle of poverty can be ended is through education and job training programs. Through this, individuals acquire the skills and knowledge they need to secure better-paying jobs and build their soft skills.
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I agree because many people, even children, suffer from severe poverty. And it is really sad to watch the news and see children my age suffering from poverty. I think we should bring more awareness to this issue and help those going through it: poverty is a very complicated issue but feeding a child isn't.
I would suggest the topic: “The future of STEM careers”, this is because where we like it or not, technology is apart of our everyday society. In America where I am, school systems and states heavily push children towards STEM related goals and activities that will become our future in job selection. Soon, there will be people who are needed to know how to operate, repair, and programme these machines.
You're right in saying that STEM subjects are really important and especially so in the technological age that we are in.
However, do you think people should be discouraged from studying humanities (e.g. History, philosophy, languages) or arts degrees in favour of STEM subjects? Are there reasons why these subjects are important to the future as well?
Hi Yarima
Greetings from Nepal.So In my point of view both STEM and humanity subjects are important for future.
For STEM it's obvious almost in every country people are focusing on STEM related subject.Technology is the technical means people use to improve their surrounding and we human are surrounded by technology and it is used in our daily life it is also knowledge of using tools and machines to do task efficiently.We use technology to control the world in which we live.Technology is people using knowledge,tools and system to make their life easier and better.STEM fields are significant forces of innovation and development, resulting in modern technology and advances that improve our daily lives.It can leads us to a better and modern future while.
Humanities related subjects helps us human to know about past and explains to us the human culture.I myself is really interested in history, philosophy and psychology which falls under humanity.History helps us to learn about the past.In the world there are different types of culture, traditions from this subject teaches us how they were formed.Humanity just delivers a broader perspective on the world in which we live.This does more than strengthen an individual’s ability to identify from which era a piece of music originates or which art movement a particular painting exemplifies. It instills them with marketable, transferrable skills that can help them in their professional lives and beyond.
So both STEM education and Humanity education is important for future.
The topic i would suggest us to discuss is about "THE CRITICAL DUTY OF AI IN RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS''. The topic might sound so strange, but i feel that AI holds the prospective to bring about transformative advancements in environmental data monitoring, resource management optimization, and the enhancement of climate resilience strategies. This event will assemble a distinguished high-level board of experts, initiating a thorough discussion on the effective application of AI for climate action.
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Yes. AI already solve many problems for use. AI could potentially assist us in the desperate time we are in. AI has already done much to help it this time of need. For example, predicting weather change, flood, and detecting temperature. Other things I think AI would do in future are cleaning trash in the ocean by understanding the difference fish and trash while also knowing which pollutants is a liquid or solid and deposing them right, automatic tree planters know where to plant (near high carbon areas), and etc. AI would play a major role in this climate crisis, and it is already has started.
Hi,
I think the topic 'how to make a change' would really be great as I would love to discuss how to save the planet with other students.We could talk about the environment in different parts of the world and how it is effecting schools,local parks and more.I have become extremely aware about how much rubbish is littered everywhere especially near roads and am desperate to make a change.This topic could encourage children,parents,teachers and carers to be more eco-friendly wherever they are.Teaching people about climate change can be extremely vital because we need to make a change as there is no planet B.
Brilliant answer, I agree helping people understand how they can make a difference is important! What do you think the discussion should cover?
I think this discussion should cover,'how to stop it,' 'why it's happening' and 'letting our voices be heard. I believe covering 'how to stop it,' would be something vital and interesting to discuss with other students as we could explore different ideas to help save Earth.Swapping ideas could help our understatement about how to change our ways. For 'why is it happening,' I think that this would be informing to talk about because we could tell each other our beliefs,fantasies and stories about why it's happening. Finally, 'letting our voices be heard.' I feel like this would be a chance to speak up and tell everyone that it needs to STOP! People from different parts of Topical Talk could discuss this with teachers,parents,friends,carers and schools and we could make a change if we really try!
Change, we believe in. Actually, change is really important in our life. We cannot go through the old procedures for a long time. We need change in our life whether in personal or political life. We have to accept any change easily. To cope up with new thing is also a life lesson. But to accept a new thing is not always easy. Like your life in going through a rhythm but suddenly a change came to your life. It's natural that we won't be able to accept that change easily, but we have to do it for the betterment of our life. We have to learn it how to cope up with change. The first thing which we can do is to think about the positive view of the change. We have to search for the positive things in the change rather than looking for faults. We have to make ourselves understand that any changes in actually good. In addition to that, we can take part in discussion and ask question about the changes so that we feel it easy for us to accept. Lastly, I want to say that learn to accept change, think about it, look for its positive side rather than looking for negative site and have a believe that the changes are going to bring good in our life. Let us try to make change easy to accept in our life.
Topic I would like to suggest is to discuss about " This Generation ". The reason why I suggest this is that we are a generation where if we try to hard you, you are seen as clingy, But if you don't try at all they think that you don't care. Look how mess up this generation . In this generation we talk about change Technology we talk about how comfortable our life have become over the year. We are so messed up and broken that if a person is dying in front of our eyes instead of helping him or her we pull out our phones and start recording it. Because most of us in this present context spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time in what is important. According to a recent survey about 16.8 % of us die every year for suicide attempt. That is more than the amount of people dying from natural death. Not only that we are using nature as a credit card with no spending limit. We are the cause of every distraction of our planet the cause of every problem in our society the cause of every evolution that occurs globally. In my opinion it is not too late yet believe me we still have hope we can save this generation and aware people about all the consequences that we will face due to these. Because in the end of the day whatever your fighting for whether it's racism poverty feminism LGBT rights or climate change any types of equality or qualification wouldn't matter in the lease if we don't save ourselves and this generation first. So therefore I think it's really important to talk about the current issues among the generation and the people who belong from this generation
I agree because... the logics you have mentioned in your paragraph are heart touching for me. I can relate some lines with me and also I can feel my problems more harder by reading the comment posted by you fantastic_song.
Assalamualikum to all (greetings). The topic that I mostly suggest is "women's cricket and football of Bangladesh ". I have choose this topic because it is thinking amazing to me.
While the boys put on a dismal show in both cricket and football in 2021, thhe girls showed outstanding success in both the sports of Bangladesh. The guys met with abject failure in the T-20 world cup, placing the country's popular sport cricket into a pitiful predicament. As for football, when it comes to men, the less said the better. meanwhile the women's cricket team excelled, qualifying to play in the world cup. And even more exiting was the under 19 girls football team. They defeated India to become the unbeaten under 19 SAFF champs.
Interesting topic! Is this true of all men's cricket/football in Bangladesh? Who might disagree with you?
Indeed, it is an undeniable fact that the modern world is witnessing a positive shift towards gender inclusion, providing opportunities for women to excel in various domains traditionally dominated by men. While this global progress is evident, it is essential to recognize that not every nation is progressing at the same rate. In the context of Bangladesh, a developing country, the pursuit of gender equality has areas to cover. For Bangladesh, news of women demonstrating excellence and skills in traditionally male-dominated fields is not only interesting but also interesting. This is crucial for national recognition. It marks a departure from traditional narratives and offers a glimpse into the untapped potential within the female community. Recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in fields such as cricket and football becomes a point of pride, portraying a country that continues to evolve and embrace the diverse talents of its citizens. The success of women's cricket and football in Bangladesh is more than just a series of victories; it is a collective achievement that reflects the resilience, determination, and capability of the entire nation.
I agree with you fantastic_song.I am glad to witness the dominance of women in the world nowadays. A long time ago, women did not have the chance to go to schools but now women do more. Womens participation if football and cricket has had an impact in other women to do better and take charge. I still think women must gain more power and there should be at least one African woman as a president. Thank you.
Of course, this idea is not only reasonable, but necessary. There is no denying that women possess the capabilities and exceptional skills required to lead the country effectively. Throughout history, they have always shown themselves capable in this regard. Envisioning a female president in Africa is not just a hopeful aspiration; This is critical to fostering diverse perspectives and empowering women in key leadership roles. I sincerely hope that this dream will come true in the future. Promoting gender equality is vital to a country’s development and the well-being of its people. Women and men should have equal rights - this is not just a moral issue, it is also a smart move towards building a more inclusive and progressive society. However, I also think it’s important to distinguish between true support for equality and the extreme views of some feminist groups. While supporting equal rights, I am aware that some parts of the feminist conversation are potentially toxic. Open dialogue and understanding between the genders is essential for true equality and building a society where everyone can thrive.😊
Jazzed_ocean, thank you for your comment.
Are women dominating in the world nowadays? If so, in what areas of life is this the case?
You say that at least one African women should be a president. Are there any already?
Thank you ,James,Mathematician@KPMG,for your reply.
Women are dominating in the world such as football and cricket. In women's football the fans are estimated to be 328 million and 104.8 million in women's cricket. And to think at first women were not allowed to go to school.
There have only been 10 African female presidents compared to all the male presidents and in today's Africa no woman is a president.
I agree with you and I do think that although women have been included in many things such as sport, I feel that there is still a long way to go before women are taken seriously and I would also love to see an African woman as president one day but I think we should focus on the small victories first.
As we know there is a project called Universal Health Coverage. I heard about it a year ago. One of the main aspects of this project is Vaccine equity and antimicrobial resistance which are very crucial in this project. So, I suggest we should think about how to attain Universal Health Coverage. Some sub discussions would be like vaccine equity and antimicrobials resistance.
Great topic - affordable and accessible healthcare is really important. Can you explain what vaccine equity is and why it is important?
Vaccine equity means that no nation, state, or individual's life is more important or more deserving than another's. In contrast, vaccine nationalism and protectionism harm the most vulnerable children and families around the world; they also harm the United States.
Why is vaccine equity important? Vaccine equity is important in the sense that only a few countries can vaccinate their populations, the divide between rich and poor countries will worsen, to the detriment of children.
So, vaccine equity means every people on earth will get vaccines. None will be left which will help to prevent outbreaks of new variants of new diseases. Also it will at the same time will bring a solution to discrimination with peoples.
The topic I would like to be discussed is ' Racism and it's effect'. Racism Is being bias towards someone based on their race. Racism can spam from passing on opportunities ,verbal assault, to full blown hatred. I think this topic should be discussed because it is major human rights problem that no one seems to care about . There have been unjust killings like the likes of Breonna Taylor and many others but all their family got was money even though it couldn't them back to life . As an African kid, I have been racial abused a lot by people from other races. For instance, I was once told by a white man not steal anything from his store ,even though I had no such motive.
Watch your apostrophes - you don't need one for "Racism and its effect"
Thanks for the suggestion
Nepal is a very beautiful country known for It's natural features. But as a citizen I can say that Nepal's most increasing problem must be "Pollution". Nepal, like many other developing nations, is grappling with the escalating challenge of increasing pollution across various domains. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and a growing population have contributed to a surge in pollution levels, particularly in urban centers. Air pollution, stemming from vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and the burning of biomass for cooking, has become a pressing concern, impacting the health of residents and the overall environment. Inefficient waste management practices further exacerbate the issue, leading to water pollution in rivers and land pollution in urban and rural areas. The picturesque landscapes of Nepal are under threat as improper disposal of plastic and other non-biodegradable materials pose risks to ecosystems and biodiversity. Addressing the issue of increasing pollution in Nepal requires a multifaceted approach, including the implementation of effective environmental policies, investment in sustainable technologies, and raising public awareness to foster a culture of responsible consumption and waste management. International collaboration and community engagement are essential to finding holistic solutions that balance economic development with environmental sustainability and ensure a healthier future for Nepal.
What discussions could there be about this topic?
In my honest opinion , We often complain about different issues around us , but one thing most people lack is trying to create solutions to those problems . I feel we can discuss more about solutions to pollution ; like how industries should not be built near where people live , and preventive measures to other issues in the country like : water scarcity , pandemics and so on.
The topic I'd like to suggest is
IS CLIMATE CHANGE THE CAUSE OF PRICE INFLATION OR ARE THERE OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING IT.
My country has been suffering a lot of price inflation.
Ultimately meaning, that a product of cheap quality is being bought with a very high price.
This is a major issue,because it is affecting a lot of individuals in my country.
A lot of people are under paid workers, that is the money they are being paid cannot be enough to satisfy their needs
So the issue of price inflation I s a cause of disturbance for them.
An example of price inflation in my country is TOMATOES.
Tomatoes in my country has always been abundant.
So the price has always been constant while the quantity moderate.
But since recent times it has increased so high.that
Tomatoes worth 500
Could be given the quantity of 200.
This is a very big disadvantage to my country because of the effect it is creating.
When inquired of the cause.
Our famers stated that the process was very stressfull
From the unresponsive and unfavorable weather.
To the lack of materials needed .
Transportation.
Raids.
The ultimate results which then produced price inflation.
I would like every one to suggest their opinions as this is a major case of disturbance.
The topic I would really like to suggest is goals for the future . I feel like you need to be prepared for anything and even though it might seem to early it is renovation and prepare you for anything
I would like to talk about my country Ghana and the issues we are facing. There are many slums in Ghana, so the parents living there don't get the chance to get a job and take their kids to school, sometimes they don't even have food to eat or water to drink. The people who have all the stuff we need to survive don't appreciate it, and sometimes when the parents try telling them to use it wisely, because some people don't get all that they have, they sometimes just say. "That is not my problem, they are the ones who chose to be poor." Sometimes when they are begging on the street people just drive away or just ignore them. This leads to the people being starved with their children, and sometimes most of them die out of it.
I suggest the following topic; “Career choice decision; What should be considered, Dream or Passion”
For instance, a student want to become a medical doctor this is the student dream because this is his/her wish, but the student is passionate about technology I.e the student does well in tech-based activities such as programming, graphics design and so on, this is what the student enjoys doing (passion). What should the student consider in career choice making is it his/her dream or passion. I want to know other students opinions on this topic.
My advice to this student will be to consider his passion, this is because what he/she loves doing is far much better than what he/she wish to become. I reference to the example above, If the student decides to consider his/her dream, there might be problems such as the student not performing well in the medical field as he/she will perform in the technology field, in the nearest future. Therefore, to avoid such problems the student should consider what he/she enjoys doing.
The topic I would like to be discussed is "Globalization". According to WHO, globalization can be defined as ” the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of peoples and countries. Globalization is the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide. There are so many examples of globalization, some are: financial globalization, economical globalization, technological globalization, geographical globalization and so on. Globalization has its good side and also its bad side One positive outcome of globalization is an increase in human exchange which has led to increase in cultural exchange between various people across the world. More people are now aware of the various cultural beliefs associated with various countries. It has also led to the wide spread of technology around the globe and the coming together of various countries to work together in the midst of their differences. However, globalization can lead to environmental issues like pollution, climate change and can also put domestic firms in countries at the losing end.
In total, I want us to discuss about whether or not globalization is making the world a better place and also its effect on the culture of various countries.
Assalamualikum to all ( greeting ).
The topic that I really want to suggest is
" BPL 2024 of Bangladesh ". Because it is the most big issues in my locality and it is thinking amazing to me. Let's analyze it.
The full form of BPL is "Bangladesh premier league ". It is a professional twenty20 cricket league organized by the BPL Governing council. The BPL is one of the three professional cricket league in Bangladesh.
it's first edition is 2012.
And at present it is running BPL 2024 cricket sport.
We know that sports is very important for us, especially for our physical health.
So it can be one of the most topic in the discussion.
thanks.
The news that has happened in my country recently is the ban on the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics by the Lagos state government. The ban was announced on Sunday 21st January 2024. This shows that the government actually cares about climate change. I am sure that the ban will reduce a lot of waste around Lagos and make our oceans cleaner as Lagos is a coastal state. This is related to our topic Eco anxiety. I will encourage other state to do the same. You can read the report on https://punchng.com/lagos-bans-use-of-styrofoam-single-use-plastics/?amp
These days, AI's are being used for the wrong reasons, like forging peoples voices and using them to insult others, they are being used to cheat during competitions, they are being used to make people at high risk of privacy invasion. They also being used to defraud people and do a lot of cyber bullying.
My point is, why is their something as dangerous and at the same time, as efficient as AI's and there are not well respected rules that guide them. If the bad they do is not being curbed, then they will definitely be abused as long as it is humans that use them. I suggested this topic because, I do not like the fact that things that were made to help are being use to our own disadvantage, please to the topical talkers if you can do anything to help this situation, please do, because it would go a long way.
Thank you!
The news story that caught my attention most was " The war between Israel and Palestian." I am very sad that there is a war between Israel and Palestian. Israel is carrying out attacks on Palestinians. Everyone is a victim of their brutality. The Israel are not sparing the Palestian hospitals either. In addition to hunderds of people dying, the injured are also deprived of madical care. The war between the two countries needs to be stopped as soon as possible.For this, all countries must come forward to maintain peace. There must be a compromise between the two countries. We should chant slogans against war: "We want peace, no war." This will lead to world peace. It is our moral duty to establish world peace.
1. Nigeria advanced to the next round of the Africa Nation's Cup after defeating Gunea in their last group match by a score of one goal to zero.
The current affairs in Nigeria are the;
2. With only a few months till the election, the political atmosphere in Edo state is already shifting as the people prepare for a new administration. Over thirty candidates are vying to succeed Governor Obasaki in the state's governorship.
3. The leadership of the Kano state government has undergone a major transition as a result of the Kano state Governorship Election Petition Tribbunal.
I live in India, which is not only vast in terms of area but also in population. Having a large population comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. One of the major challenges we face is providing medical facilities to people in all parts of the country. Medical tourism has been increasing in India, but unfortunately, this does not benefit people living in rural or tribal areas. This issue needs to be addressed urgently as it can save many lives every year. I am sharing this message with the world in the hope that young minds will think about this problem and find solutions that can improve healthcare access for everyone.
Corruption and bribery are becoming a widespread issue in Nigeria, affecting every level of government and society. People are easily bribed, and loyalty to their country has declined. Factors influencing corruption include poor education standards, lack of patriotism, and honesty. Mothed persists due to greed, avarice, and a lack of patriotism, affecting politicians and leaders.
Can you say what you would like to discuss about this issue? Is there a "big question" that Topical Talkers could answer?
Nigerians' lack of patriotism for their nation is the issue. That's the only problem. They have no love for their nation. All they want is to figure out how to become wealthy overnight. The main thing I would like the topical talkers to address and start a conversation about is how we can be Nigerian patriots. What patriotic actions may we take?
I suggest we talk about ” our environment”, promoting environmental awareness is vital. Educating people about, clean roads, and soil protection fosters responsibility. Encouraging sustainable practice conversion efforts helps ensure a cleaner, greener Earth, let's inspire actions for a healthier planet.
Hello!
Topic that I'd like to talk about is 'the tragic truth of city life'
City life is full of challenges and confusions.People living in city need to fight with growing commercialisation.They unknowingly become a part of competition.They need to labour hard to ensure their existence. City life is full of
confusion,pressure and stress.
People living in city need to meet certain qualification to stand themselves. City life is isolated.It is the life of frustration,depression for those who fail to know and compete with it.
City life puts pressure on individuals.It separate them from society and relatives.City people get no chance to enjoy nature and natural beauty. City life is full of wildness.People here run behind dreams and ambitions
They labour hard some get success whereas some other fail to progress in their life.In city some people ruin their future running behind unwanted culture,city life take one far from family culture.
City life makes one person life so stressful,depressing whether they are grown man or just a teenager.I swear in here parents don't have time for their own child and the child is following unwanted culture which in future ruins their life.This is a running cycle in city,in teenage run for unwanted culture,then in your 20s run to find a job,then run for your family.People have no time for their real passion.If anyone wants to break this cycle they will find themselves in stressful situation only some are able to be successful and breakthrough that tragic cycle.
Thank you!
I think there should be a hub discussion post about how the global economy is affecting my country Nigeria and the world the world in many ways like increases in taxes, prices of resources, inequality, corruption and loss of jobs . We need to improve the economy and modify how it affects us because if we don’t try to reduce or eradicate the problems social issues will be on the increase.
I am glad and well pleased to discuss on this wonderful topic (RECYCLING) that has been going on not just in my local area but everywhere,many young people nowadays does not see the benefit of RECYCLING in our society.
RECYCLING can be seen as a community service and at the same time it's bring income for we all know it's a win win "Killing two birds with one stone "
RECYCLING generally known as the process,act or ways of using abandoned material to create new product, but in my own opinion,
A person who recycle can be seen as a creator, reproducer to make it short he/she can be called an Entrepreneur because only an Entrepreneur because will think out of the box on how to make a greater change on what life situation bring and throw it back to life.
For example: we have many ways to RECYCLE, what to RECYCLE and benefits of RECYCLING things like; plastic bottles,egg shells, hard paper, nylon and many more.
Recycling on plastic bottles and hard paper can be seen as the most easiest way to Recycle thing and get income and the most importantly the more we Recycle the more our environment will be clean
And for the betterment of our society, and country because what is the betterment of a country to a citizen if the country is polluted.
I agree with you fiery_hyena. Recycling has become a major solution and a source of income for a lot of people around the world. Many countries in Europe are able to recycle well through innovative methods and practices.
I would really love to suggest a topic about "deforestation".
Rainforests are one of Earth’s most precious natural resources. They provide shelter for animals and raw materials for billions of people. Their ecosystems contribute to the health of the whole planet. Now, these forests face the increasing threat of deforestation. People destroy forests to create something else in their place. People wonder why we should care about places we don't live in. Well deforestation affects all living things including people if forests should die, our natural resources will be destroyed. This is one reason.
Did you know deforestation affects global warming? Trees absorb carbon dioxide. If forests are cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other harmful gases. Forest loss and damage is the cause of around 10% of global warming. There's simply no way we can fight the climate crisis if we don't stop deforestation. Global warming is the slow increase in the temperature of the earth. Global warming is caused due to an increased amount of the heat emitted by the sun. Global warming is something that affects everyone everywhere. This is another reason why we should save forests.
The topic I would really like to bring up is the topic of "hunger".
Here in Nigeria and all over the world, hunger has been a topic that leaders need to discuss, but first what is hunger: In politics, humanitarian aid, and the social sciences, hunger is defined as a condition in which a person does not have the physical or financial capability to eat sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs for a sustained period. I'm very sure that everyone here are from different countries and we can all agree that hunger is a global threat that needs to be solved, there's a dish here in Nigeria called tuwo now this dish is made from different grains and is considered by most people to be a "poor man's food" but I strongly disagree with that statement because even the less privileged can't afford it now. Here in Nigeria, the privileged look down on others just because they do not have what they have. I'm only using NIgeria because I live here, I don't really know how things are over there, but we can all agree that hunger is a global topic that needs to be solved.
Thank you.
You are right,hunger is one of the arising matters in Nigeria.Here in Nigeria,there are a lot of people who cannot afford to eat once a day,this results in begging.But I hope that issue will be resolved.
"Among many of the environmental challenges in Nepal, such as deforestation and the impact on biodiversity, what policies or initiatives could the government implement to balance economic development with environmental conservation? How can Nepal strike a sustainable balance to ensure both the well-being of its people and the preservation of its rich natural resources?" This is my question that would make a great discussion or debate.
Hi there tenacious_deer
In my opinion Nepal is a really cool country and filled with natural beauty and resources and I like it very much obviously because I was born here,and I'm growing up here.As I've been living here I can tell the natural resources here are very useful for development of our country but we haven't been using them properly.Nepal can have sustainable balance that can ensure both the well-being of its people and the preservation of its rich natural resources by.
Nepal can achieve a sustainable balance by promoting eco-friendly practices, investing in renewable energy, implementing tourism strategies, and involving local communities in conservation efforts. First the government should let Nepalese people know about the importance of natural resources and ways to use them properly.Then gain support from the Nepalese citizen.Since a country without a supportive citizen is like shoe without a lace ,can't function properly.Then let's not forget Nepal is a SAARC country and has good relation with numerous country.So Nepal can ask for help from other countries and also for collaboration.I think these things can contribute to the well-being of both the people and the environment.
Thank you.
Recently in Bangladesh we had a national election at the beginning of this year. Through this election, we elect our legislature and prime minister. Though the election was quite good, still we can hear a lot of news. So, I think election is the main important thing of a country and it should be fair enough. In the age of digital technology, where everything is being supervised, the election also should be peculiar enough. I think now it's time to make the election technology based so that no discrimination or cheating can be done. I guess we need more discussion about this topic " How to make the election fair enough using digital technology." I believe that by using digital technology, it is possible to make fair and a good election giving equal rights to the people. Now it's time to change the election procedure using Digital Technology to cope up with the new era. I hope we can have a great discussion about this topic and came up with a good number of solutions.
Hello everyone, I would love us to discuss on the Issue of FAKE NEWS
You see the disadvantages of fake news cannot be over emphasized.
> Firstly, it can lead to change in public opinion which may be to the disadvantage of the public, for example a trustworthy person contests an election, then because of fake news the person could not be voted, and they will go and vote for the wrong person which can damage the future of development in that society.
>secondly, I remember one time in Nigeria when the ebola virus came out, a rumor was spread around that the drinking of salt cures the disease, I can boldly tell you that dehydration killed almost more people than the virus itself. so, you can see that fake news can lead to the loss of lives.
>it is so powerful it can defame people of high personalities, and lead to decline of the good leaders helping a particular place.
>Another thing is people tend to heed to fake news more than the real news.
So, I urge each and every topical talker, to please be mindful of what they believe and not everything on social media is true. I believe that if this topic is given the opportunity to be spoken about here, it would go a long way in avoiding all these things.
The biggest news around me right now is the African Cup of Nations, currently lighting up the Ivory Coast. As the premier football competition for African nations, it's a showcase of talent and passion. My beloved Super Eagles of Nigeria locked horns with the indomitable Lions of Cameroon this past Saturday in the Round of 16. This, after Cameroon clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Gambia in their final group game, displacing Guinea to grab second place in Group C. So far, Nigeria's been on fire, winning both their matches in convincing fashion.
Of course, the world of football offers other exciting competitions to fuel our passion. Global tournaments like the World Cup, La Liga, and the Premier League each hold their own unique place in our hearts, offering distinct flavors of the beautiful game.
I'd love to dive into the topic of the 'Ukraine-Russia conflict'. I've opted for this topic because the war is still unfolding. On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine in a steep escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian War.
This is how it all started. Numerous casualties, both injured and deceased, have been reported in Ukraine as the conflict persists. So, i think if these two countries can settle and sign a bond, a bond to promise not to have a conflict again, that could end this war.
What do you think is stopping the countries from making an agreement like this, enthusiastic_buffalo?
I think what is stopping them from negotiating is "Trust issues". The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to significant distrust between the two nations, which can make it challenging to negotiate a beneficial agreement.
A topic that is not only easy for me to talk about, but is also something that I want to understand more of is the "adults vs teens" war. This fight has been going on for a long time and there are many arguments from both sides that I find endearing. First it's the teens' side, they argue that adults are contradicting and all words fall on deaf ears. This can be seen all over the internet in the form of a meme, vent, or even just blatantly with no sugarcoating. This is where many sour relationships come in where once the teen is no longer a child, they move away and never contact their parents again. But there is also another side to this story, because teens are reported to be reckless and rebellious by parents on the exact same profiles. I am experiencing this all the same with my mother, and I can't help but wonder about other teens who may be in a similar or even the same situation as me.
Is there an issue in the news that you think adults and teens might disagree over in particular, assertive_banana?
1. Nigeria have drawn Cameroon in afcon round of 16. It is going to be a clash of titans.
2. Fuel price keeps increasing in nigeria some Nigerian citizens have stopped bu0ying fuel for their cars.
3. Things in nigeria are just increasing in price and reducing in quality and quantity.
4. Kidnapping gets worst in abuja.
I think a topic we should talk about is mental health, as well as disabilities . I feel that everyone should learn more about this. We all need to educate ourselves to end the stigma. For mental health, learning about this subject will empower youth to help themselves and others with suicide and other challenges. For disabilities, being educated can help to understand our peers and to establish inclusion for people with disabilities. This is why we should learn about these topics to spread awareness and change any stereotypical mindsets that have been placed in our minds by society.
An issue in my country's national news is a slowly failing education system and how money is in the hands of the wrong industry and people. Teachers have observed that unready students pass to the next grade. Every year more students appear as though they are not at their right grade level. As more money is paid for music artists, technology, and security, the GDP spend for education is lower than some countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Teachers that have been interviewed on the news explained the disrespect they have faced and their low pay. My country is very developed and education will maintain the future success of my country yet education is not well funded. This might relate to other topics such as AI. AI might fulfill teaching spots but it might fail my country even more. Other countries might relate to how AI might threaten the stability of their education and if certain students deserve their qualifications after they have secretly cheated with AI. This might be a great discussion because people might debate on how money should be managed for the right distribution towards helpful industries such as education. AI might be a way for these countries to develop and fall behind at the same time. Education might also relate to how it can be used to educate the youth on preserving the environment and how AI can be used to enhance the learning process. The discussion should be how money should be managed and if it belongs to the right hands.
The topic I'd really like to suggest is "healthy eating," because all around the globe unhealthy eating takes its impact on many things,such as mealtimes,school dinners and at other times. Processed and high-sugar food are really dangerous and cause cancer,type two diabetes and being overweight which can then lead to death. Unfortunately most children,due to their parents, are not healthy. Sadly, being unhealthy is usually the parents fault. Luckily my family promote healthy eating and encourage us to do so wherever we are. In my point of view,at school, children don't talk about eating healthily enough and some students aren't even aware what this is or how to stop it. I find this extremely unfair as this would cause their children to eat badly and then their children ... and so on. This is also very bad for the planet as it very much uses palm oil which concludes to thousands of trees being chopped down every minute. Now you have read this comment,make healthier swaps! Instead of fizzy pop,make a homemade fruit smoothie,instead of crisps,crunch on a variety of nuts,rather than nutella,have peanut butter on toast. Trade chocolate for cucumber and sweets to fruit.
Thanks
Hi splendid fish,
I agree with your comment as healthy eating is one of the main causes of illnesses. Our species has a sugar addict and it needs to stop! Lots of people have to go on diets as they can't control themselves. Not only do we eat a terrible diet but we need to exercise more! My family believes in eating healthy and exercising as they don't want their kids to be unhealthy when they grow up. So many illnesses such as diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and cancer.
I suggest the issue of FRACKING IN RURAL AREAS. Fracking is the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc. so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas.
On the benefits side, fracking increases economic activity, employment, income and housing prices.
Yet,But, it also brings more truck traffic, increases in crime and potential health impacts possibly due to air and/or water pollution.
Fracking brings income but should money be valued more than the lives and health of the indigenes of those rural areas? Should fracking in rural areas be stopped?
As I said earlier, fracking causes environmental pollution. Have you noticed most unbelievable places on earth like Moriane Lake in Canada have clearer and safer atmosphere due to the low rate of pollution. We harm our ozone layer with our own actions and still complain.
What does this encourage or indirectly advise us to do? I would like to hear all your different views and solution to this problem.
Thank you.
It is an indisputable true that the purpose of media is to inform people about current news accurately. Nevertheless, how can we be so sure that this is actu
There is a huge global problem about racism in sports? Why are people denied their rights to their passion and talents just because of their complexion? I would love us as students to discuss this and find solutions if possible.
I totally agree because... It is not fair for someone to be denied of his or her rights just for the purpose of skin color . In my little way , I feel we could create equity amongst different races by not assuming that one race is better or stronger than the other and also enacting and implementing anti discrimination legislations to ensure access to sports for all races .
Recently the topic which caught my attention is refugee crisis. As a Bangladeshi, I have witnessed the effect of refugee crisis when about a million of refugee came from Myanmar to take shelter in our country. Obviously, the Bangladesh government did a kind decision to give them shelter and provide food and medicine. But did the people in the refugee camp lead a normal life? They were deprived from their motherland and also their rights. The same thing is happening now in Ukraine and Palestine. Many people are leaving their own country to save their life and are taking shelter in other countries where they may be also victim of torture or deprived of the basic needs. Who knows? We cannot stop the war but at least we can do something to make their life a little bit easy. For this reason, I think we need to good discuss about this topic and also come up with good and realistic solutions. Just think about those refugee children! They are not able to go to school like us. Imagining it makes me feel horrible! For this reason, I would like to urge everyone to think about this topic and help those people. Thanks.
There should be a discussion on "ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL HAZARD".
Because everyone has the Right to live in a healthy environment.
So many farm in our environment spread unwanted disease, that lead to illness and even loss of life.for example pig farm,it smell's very awful an they are carrier of diseases,that are harmful to human health.
Good Day,
In my opinion, a topic that's not focused on enough is something I like to call the "POVERTY CYCLE", it is when a family or community is locked into a state in which they are unable to provide for their daily needs. In which it is nearly impossible to escape due to there lack of education and useful skill , so they rely on other to help them.
I suggest that along side with giving them money we should give them something as ,or more valuable like Education, Skills Training, Job offers and Adequate attention to the matter . With a staggering 719 million people in
poverty we need to take action before it gets out of hand. We need suggestions on how to combat this episode.
I strongly agree with you as it is really an urgent matter. Everyone want and should deserve a life where they at least have choice unlike the cycle in which they are stuck with no choice. The problem may be deeply rooted in different socio-cultural contexts and the existing hierarchy and social structures everywhere. But why to blame when we can't dig the solution! I agree with your suggestion about education, skill training etc. which can be the common points of discussion for every individual irrespective of their surroundings.
I will like to suggest a topic which is exploring each others countries so we can know about different countries and their special features... So what do you think? Can we start! I can't wait to find out more about your country☺
We might all think that the media' s aim is to inform people about contemporary situations precisely and not faultlessly. Nevertheless, we can't be sure whether this is implemented or on the other hand, set asided. So, i think it is essential to discuss the following topic in order to move on the best way forward: " In reality, are news informing us about situations with accuracy and without errors or they fulsify them in order to attract publicity and satisfy their personal avail? It is a disputable issue which has to be taken into account in the hope of people realizing that things aren't always as shown.
The topic I would suggest for a hub post would be "WHAT IS THE IDEAL CONTENT FOR US ?".One of the things I have recently realized is that a person's morals, actions, thoughts and even ideals depend on the type of content one consumes whether it be the people he listens to ,the books he read or even his social media feed. Therefore it becomes extremely important for us to know the type of content we are feeding to ourselves which brings up a question "WHAT IS THE IDEAL CONTENT FOR US ?" ,this question has stuck in my mind forever and I would love to hear the opinions of others about the same.
I wholeheartedly advocate for recognizing the problem of teen vaping, as covered by such news outlets as CNN. Therefore, this problem requires immediate consideration because the increasing vaping among teenagers is accompanied by drastic health risks.
This post is crucial because:
1. Health Risks: Studies have shown that teen vaping may lead to severe ailments such as respiratory and heart conditions. Spreading this information is crucial for parents, educators and teens to know the negative consequences of such alarmingly rapid spread.
2. Addiction Threats : Owing to the nicotine contained in e-cigarettes, vaping has become a major risk factor for teens’ health. The knowledge about the effects that vaping might have on health both mentally and physically is needed for informed decision-making among youngsters.
3. Educational Focus : A larger platform would support more educational endeavors in schools and communities that teach teens about vaping risks. This consciousness can create preventive measures and structures that will support those struggling with addictions.
4. Media Impact : Broading this topic on credible news channels capitalizes on the notion of media influence thereby attracting a larger audience base. Media reporting sparks public debate, which in turn prompts policymakers and leaders of communities to carry out the relevant measures.
5. Parental Empowerment : Parents have a critical role in dealing with the vaping epidemic among children. Discussing on the side effects helps parents to initiate open discussions with their children, keep surveillance over what they doing and it allows them to get involved in prevention activities.
Finally, it is clear that the teen vaping crisis must be addressed quickly. Through posting about it; we shall participate in raising the awareness, educating people and even working together to come up with a solution that would solve all these adverse impacts of vaping on our youths’ well-being.
You have made some very clear and concise points here around teen vaping and I like the way you have addressed some key areas for concern. Can you develop your point further by identifying some of the ways in which we can address the teen vaping crisis and how might this be done to address the teen population?
I think this is a topic worth discussing. This is a rapidly growing problem. One in four teenagers is addicted. I'm grateful to my friend fairminded_satsuma for addressing this issue. I think there are several steps that can be taken to resolve this issue. But here are some that address this issue and may be solutions.
1. Teach teenagers about the dangers of vaping in schools.
2.Run campaigns to show how vaping can harm their health.
3.Make sure stores check IDs and don't sell vaping products to underage teens.
4.Monitor online sales to prevent teens from buying online.
5.Make strict rules to stop companies from advertising vaping products to teens.
It's all about helping teens understand the risks, stop flashy advertising, make products less appealing, make sure everyone follows the rules, engage communities and families, help teens quit smoking, .work globally Collaborate within the scope and always check in with what works best. This is a team effort to address youth vaping and find the most effective solutions.
Hi Miss Katie,
Hope you're well! I wanted to share some clear and easy ways we can tackle the teen vaping issue:
1. Teach in School:
Put anti-vaping lessons in school. Keep it simple and plain, so that youngsters could know what stands behind the risks.
2. Use Tech for Learning:
Develop apps and online materials to educate about vaping. Teens are crazy about technology, so let us make the message look cool with tech.
3. Addicts Sharing Stories:
Encourage addicts to speak with us about vaping. They've been there, done that. Their stories can resonate and make us pause for thought.
4. Talk to Everyone
Conduct workshops and chats within the neighborhood. Invite parents, leaders and doctors to the table. When everyone is aware, we can collaborate.
5. Help with Stress and Feelings:
Occasionally, individuals vape due to stress. There should be programs on how to manage stress and emotions. Look for other ways to deal without to issues without vaping.
6. No Selling to Teens:
Ensure that stores demand IDs before selling vaping products. Simple rule: no ID, no sale. It maintains legality and safety.
7. Watch Online Sales:
Monitor online sales. Ensure that it is difficult for teenagers to purchase vaping product online. Let's close that door too.
8. Less Ads, Less Temptation:
Prevent companies from displaying vaping products in front of adolescents. Simple rule again: no flashy ads targeting us. Less temptation, less trouble.
Let’s not complicate things; let everyone be involved and teenagers have the right information for making sound decisions.
The topic I would like to talk about is Illegal mining in my country. Illegal mining termed as galamsey in my country simply means an unlawful and indiscriminate way of mining for minerals like gold, bauxite and to mention but a few. Illegal mining in my country is
to write home about. For the search of minerals, people destroy beautiful forests and water bodies. Some of these sites even belong to some of the members of Parliament. Some of the miners themselves even die due to the poisonous substances that are used to get minerals and the big pit left oncovered poses threat to the children in the community. The armed forces have tried to arrest them but to no avail. Water bodies around mining sites are polluted by mining activities. People use same polluted water to cook, drink and wash etc. I imagine the amount of times they have to visit the hospitals due to this mining.
Also, the sea animals in these water bodies die and the fishermen sometimes catch these fish and sells them. This even causes more health problems because the chemical substances used for their activities eventually
leading to death.
I think that the armed forces should appoint workers and place cameras everywhere 24/7. Victims should also be prosecuted I would also suggest that this should be a hub post so that we can share ideas and bring solutions to this issue.
Thank you 😊
I agree because illegal mining is a major issue that causes sub issues. Illegal mining is mining activity that is undertaken without state permission, in particular in absence of land rights, mining licenses, and exploration or mineral transportation permits. Illegal mining causes sub issues such as: deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution. These are issues people do not realize are caused by illegal mining. I agree with bustling cliff when he/she said" I think that the armed forces should appoint workers and place cameras everywhere 24/7. Victims should also be prosecuted I would also suggest that this should be a hub post so that we can share ideas and bring solutions to this issue."
I undoubtably agree.
Thankyou
Even though the Child Labor Amendment Act has been enacted, child labor is still a prevalent issue. Even today, in most rural areas, children under the age of 14 are being forced to work, which hinders their access to education. While some of them work by their own choice, others are forced to do so. There are various reasons behind this, including the death of parents, poverty, migration, and more. I would like to initiate a discussion on this topic so that people can spread awareness about it in their respective regions
I agree with cotemplative_fly, because many children due to poverty, migration and more, have to work even though they are not old to do so. It can expose them to accidents, sexual abuse, and they would not get the chance to go to school. I agree that awareness should be brought to such an issue.
I strongly agree with you because in my country, it just gets more worse. This is to the extent that you see children as little as 5 years selling on the street. This is because they need this money for food and school fees etc. So as you said, it will be excellent to have a talk about this topic to ring an important alert to everyone.
In my opinion, one crucial topic that needs to be discussed among the younger generation is feminism or femininity. While it can be a controversial subject, I believe it's important to clarify that discussing feminism doesn't make someone anti-feminist. As a female myself, I strongly feel the need to talk about feminism and advocate for the equal rights of women. However, the face of feminism has changed and in today's world it takes on different forms. It is crucial to dispel the misconception that feminism is about hating men or claiming that women do not need men. Instead, feminism should focus on providing women with the necessary rights and opportunities they deserve. Unfortunately, the current state of feminism has seen the emergence of what is often referred to as toxic feminism. This extreme and divisive form goes beyond advocating for gender equality and instead fosters hostility towards men. Toxic feminism involves demonizing everyone, ignoring their problems, and fostering an "us versus them" mentality. This approach can hinder productive conversations about gender issues and create unnecessary tensions between genders. It is important to realize that feminism should not become a war between men and women. Rather, it should be a joint effort to achieve true equality. We must advocate for a more inclusive and balanced approach that considers the perspectives and challenges faced by all genders. Ultimately, working together is essential to building a society that values and respects the rights of everyone, regardless of gender.
I agree with your point fantastic song due to the fact that where I come from, that is, my tribe, females are being neglected in practically all aspects. They have always put more importance and relevance on the male child which up till now, I still find unfair. It feels like were being bonded up and shut off of our opinions on matters.
The only instance where you can see much relevance being put on a female child is if she is found to do exceptionally well in almost all aspects of duties/responsibilities but still I don't find just.
And then my question remains, WHY HAS SUCH IDEALOGY COME INTO BEING?. Why is a female child just push aside and trained to perform house chores attain little education at most and then send off onto marriage.
And then this also affects the mindset of the female child also making her feel inferior to the male gender or even hating on them at times.
They don't realize that in life, we need one another to grow and build ourselves into better individuals. Regardless, working together is essential to building a society that values and respects the rights of everyone, ignorant of gender.
Thank You
Hello Rhetorical_goat,
I can empathize with your frustration and pain stemming from the unfair judgments and societal opinions you've faced. But in the past, social norms often favored men, giving them a sense of superiority and power while ignoring the rights of women. This imbalance is rooted in traditional beliefs and cultural biases. Recognizing and ensuring equal rights for everyone is crucial to cultivating a just and inclusive society, fostering equity, diversity, and unlocking the full potential of all individuals, regardless of gender. But It's essential to acknowledge that men and women are biologically different. When we advocate for equality, it doesn't imply denying these differences but rather ensuring that both genders are treated fairly in all aspects of life—be it in the workplace, family, culture, or community. If women are talented and deserving, they should receive the same opportunities and recognition. Despite girls consistently outperforming boys academically, there's an alarming gender disparity, with men holding a staggering 95 percent of top positions in the largest public companies. This prompts the important question: why? Addressing this issue is crucial for creating a society where merit and capability, rather than gender, determine opportunities and success.
It is a common fact that there are various issues than need to be solved locally and globally. For instance, in my country, I can see that pooverty has been increased and not everyone has real access to good health care servises. Each summer more and more woodlands are burnt down and are destroyed.Unfortunately, poverty prevails in many other regions, there is a detrimental condition. There, people die due to starvation and ''simple illnesses''for us.Moreover, peace is a good that is not 'available ' to everyone , because nowadays some coutries are in a state of war. Lots of people are losing their lives and others are killing humans that belong to the opponent (military)camp. I strongly believe that is crusial for our world to be the quality of peoples' lives ameliored . Why we do not find ways to eliminate them and instead we try to hide them them? Why older people do not ask adolescents' opinions in such problems which concern everyone ? .As a result, a possible topic would be : Tell us about what would you like to do in the future to contribute to a better world without hunger and war ,but with health and unity and how AI can play a key role to its implementation? . Through this topic, teenagers will have the chance to express their opinion and may introduce feasible and effective solutions combining AI ,a phenomenon that makes our lives easier . Finally, we might cope with some of the above ''difficult''problems and make our future brighter.
The topic I would love to suggest is the growing trend of using of labels like Depression and other disorders without even knowing the actual condition which they look up from the internet making them doubt themselves, as actually start looking for those symptoms in themselves. Technology is indeed a boon but we are aware that it depends on how we use it. This is seen a lot on social media. Thus use of labels influence the personality of the individual. We become what we think hence we start becoming the thing which we were airily using. It can create misunderstanding and low self esteem. With mental health is a rising concern today, I believe this can be issue to be discussed.
Hi, I have a very important question about ownership when it comes to AI.
In the news I heard about how a young teen had sold 8 pieces of art for thousands of naira online, he told sources that the art was his however, it was later revealed that an AI made the art. People still wanted more despite this knowledge, but all that was on my mind was a question, ‘who owned the art, the AI or the boy?’ Because technically the boy told the AI what to produce, although he gave a vague description, and the AI just worked its magic. So who owns it? Without the boy the image wouldn’t have been generated, and without the AI the boy wouldn’t have had an image, so to whom is the credit due? Plus it’s not like he could have bought the art from the AI - it was free.
Issues like this always persist in the world of AI. Is it possible to copyright whatever the AI produces to the company which produced the AI or to the individual who told the AI to produce the work?
Additionally, with the companies that do charge whenever you use their AI does that mean any AI product you purchase from them will now be yours, or are they just allowing you to use it and the credit will go to the AI?
Any opinion or suggestions? This is a very critical and important question I would like to discuss
Hi.. I'm from Nepal. Since it's a developing country that's been getting help for many countries for its economical and infrastructure development. And one of the problems that has always been in the national news of our country is young people going to other countries for education, job, or for having great facilities. As young people are the nation builder in future but due to less facilities, and more every year nearly million of Nepalese people leave the country due to which next generation people are also getting the idea of going to other countries for job and education, etc. Well.. though there are good universities in Nepal too people are still going for other countries. Even my friend said that he wants to go for other countries after finishing High school instead of using the skills, knowledge for the development of the nation. That's why that thing is considered one of the major social problem of our country as there's loss of competent manpower in the country due to which our country have to be more dependent upon other countries. So, to not let that problem increase more topic like social problems of our country have been taught to students in school so that they would be eager to invest their skills, knowledge in the development of the nation. Thus, next generation younger people should be taught about the problems of nation and teach them the necessary skills and knowledge so that they can counter it in future as they are the nation builder in the future.
What do you think specifically can be done to encourage people to stay or is another alternative to encourage people to come to Nepal to help?
Specially I think that unless every people of Nepal gets proper education, Nepal won't have to face brain drain problem because if every people would get to be literate it can reduce problems like brain drain. As among almost 20 million of population every one of them won't have the idea of going abroad some might get the feeling to do something in their own country for its welfare. And in present context Nepal needs those kind of people and youths are the key to the welfare of country. There's many thing in this country that those literate people can do. for example: when Ballen Shah, an icon for many youths became the mayor of Kathmandu valley many changes were seen. So, people should be taught about developing their country from school level so that they would be willing to do something for the country with the skills and knowledge they have. And about other people coming in Nepal to help to fight for its social problems that's kind of possible but I don't think people would help Nepal instead of other countries.
Hi there!
I suggest the topic "The Ethical Implications of AI in Decision-Making". As AI continues to play a growing role in decision-making across various industries, this discussion explores the ethical considerations surrounding its use. The debate could cover issues such as algorithmic bias, transparency in AI decision processes, accountability for AI errors, and the potential societal impacts of relying on intelligent systems for crucial choices. Participants can discuss the balance between the efficiency gains AI provides and the need for fairness, accountability, and transparency in algorithmic decision-making. The ethical implications of AI extend to areas like healthcare, finance, criminal justice, and beyond, making it a compelling and relevant topic for a thoughtful and engaging debate at the Topical Talk Festival.
The topic I would love to suggest is climate change. Climate change is the long-shifting of temperatures and weather patterns. I believe people should be aware of climate change and I believe there should be a hub post because climate change is happening in plenty of places and I believe if people are brought awareness about climate change, changes may happen. In this world today, we face climate change due to many reasons such as the burning of fossils, the cutting of trees, and cars. I believe people must be brought awareness of climate change as it will have major negative impacts on both Earth and society if people don't take actions now.
I strongly think that there should be a central hub discussion about solution to deforestation. While I understand that trees are often cut down to create essential equipment like houses, furniture e.t.c,it is not fair to endanger orther animals solely for our own benefits. Just as none of us would appreciate our homes being destroyed for the sake of orthers, it is equally unfair for some to benefit an orthers loose.
I just want to clear out that I am not suggesting that humans should not benefit from nature. However,it is important to explore alternative method that do not involve deforestation and other harmful human practices.
Yes, there are a variety of issues are my local and national news, and out of all the problems present, ''disinformation has been a significant one'', not easily solved through any one mean. In fact, the Nepalis government is known for its disinformation in order to control the decisions of the public media and keep them on the governments side. Like I know that it's a common problem in many countries, but in Nepal, it's the worst. For example: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) had its negotiations on 2004 but info on it was only just released on February 6, 2022.And what did it cause? Protests of course. How many? approximately 71 percent of Nepalis we not in the favor of MCC, which had a whole lot of repercussions. Demonstrations by several Nepali political parties and the shutdown of schools and transport across the country indicated widespread opposition to the MCC compact. These protests led to clashes with the police and left many injured. Another example is India which has been buying Nepali officials to close down their factories in order to trade with them better. Then like a volcano the tensions began building, inflation increased and confused Nepalis didn't have an answer, their wages decreased but they thought less of it bearing it day by day........, till the government came clean. The outrage was evident and anticipated. The Nepali government has not been reported to have pulled disinformation similar to the MCC compact for decades. Allegations of corruption within government institutions are made often, which is a huge problem. The people have almost lost their faith in the government in its entirety and the economic opportunity is also less. If someone told you something about the government, you couldn't even be sure. And especially young people should know about this as the future rests on their hands. Of course, the thought that revealing the info to the people has also been debated. The government just replies that ''it is in the best interests of people to trust in our work''. Which is absolutely false. Even if the government wanted to help in the social unrest and calm people down, this wasn't the way that they should have used their power, which has destroyed the trust in the people. Hence, disinformation has been a problem that has led to many difficulties in the nation, impacting the people greatly.
Many places have seen movements for fairness, like fighting against unfair treatment based on race, gender, or supporting LGBTQ+ rights. We can talk about how well these movements are doing and what problems they face.
And then we can discuss about the topic of technology and privacy. We can discuss how our personal information is used online, how safe it is, and what tech companies are doing. This connects with things like AI, where we want cool tech, but we also want to make sure our privacy is respected.
The topic I would like to talk about is tribalism,many higher institution reject student admission because of the part of country that they come from.If you are from southern part northern institution would not give you admission except if you are lucky to get a very high score in the entrance examinations.And I feel it shouldn't be that way,as long you pass the cut off mark you should admitted into any institution,your tribe and origin should not be a problem.
A festival happening around Africa is actually a football festival which is afcon African cup of nations. Some of the matches have been played like Angola vs Nambia which Angola won by 3 goals to nil, Nigeria vs Cameron Nigeria won by 2 goals to nil the rest of the fixtures are not yet played the fixtures are Cape Verde vs Mauritania, Morocco vs Republic of South Africa, Mail vs Burki na faso, current holders Senegal vs host Cote D'Ivoire, Egypt vs Rd congo, Equatorial guinea vs Guinea Bissau. I am from Nigeria and I support Nigeria.
Few days back a news got my attention and I want to discuss it here with my fellows. Being an inhabitant of a developing country and specially living in a rural area, this news seems very inspiring to me. As it's a common thinking around the world that countries like us mostly don't have something achievable to share specially if it comes to females. So that's why I want to tell the world that being a female and being a resident of developing country, I still have dreams to do something great which would be acknowledged not only by my society but also by the world and this aim of mine is strengthen by the news about the12th anniversary of Pakistan's youngest IT expert Arfa Karim Randhawa. Arfa Karim, who shook the world of information technology by passing the Microsoft Certified Professional exam at the age of just 9 years, was born on February 2, 1995 in Faisalabad district. She gained international fame by obtaining a software certificate at a young age. Arfa Karim Randhawa was invited by Bill Gates, the richest man in the world and the chief executive of Microsoft Company, to come to America as a personal guest and took her to Microsoft headquarters. Arfa Karim had become the name of Pakistan all over the world at that time. She was awarded with many honors including Pride of Performance at a young age. But unfortunately she couldn't live long and died on 14 January 2012.
Here I want to say that Arfa Karim is still alive in our hearts. She is a torch for the new generation. She made the name of our country and nation bright at the international level at a very young age. The light that this talented daughter of the nation lit in the field of information technology will always remain bright. For me she is a symbol of commitment to the new generation. She convinced the world through her God-given talents at an early age that Pakistani children are not behind anyone in the field of science and technology. This news has inspired me to do something great which would made my country proud.
Here are some current news stories in Nigeria that people and young people may need to know about:
1. Insecurity: The issue of insecurity has been a major concern in Nigeria for some time. There have been reports of kidnappings, armed robberies, and banditry in various parts of the country. The government has been making efforts to tackle the issue, but there is still room for improvement.
2. COVID-19: The pandemic is still ongoing in Nigeria, and the government has been implementing measures to curb the spread of the virus. It is important for everyone to take necessary precautions, such as wearing masks and observing physical distancing.
3. Protest: There have been protests in Nigeria over various issues, including police brutality, corruption, and bad governance. It is important for people to exercise their right to peaceful protest and for the government to listen to the concerns of the citizens.
4. Education: There have been ongoing discussions about the state of education in Nigeria and the need for reforms to improve the quality of education. This is particularly important for young people who are the future of the country.
5. Economic recovery: The Nigerian economy has been impacted by the pandemic, and there have been calls for the government to implement policies that will support recovery and growth. This is important for creating job opportunities for young people and improving their standard of living.
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The topic I would like to talk about 'Mass Media in Nepal'.Mass media is any medium used to transmit mass communication. The continuing explosion of digital communication technology is producing more than a little confusion on the subject. Media includes all the type of information communicated to large groups of people from a handmade sign to international news network.
Mass media in Nepal has not been able to play a vital role to change the life of the people. It is dominated by politics since it's beginning. Even after the reinstallation of Democratic system it has failed to reach the vast mass of people living in rural and remote area. They don't supply the essential information and knowledge,which necessary for the improvement of life of the people.
Thank you
Hello my fellow topical talkers, the topic I would like us to discuss is about the removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria and its effects. This to me is a crucial topic reason being, it has made the economy of Nigeria very hard and has added to the unemployment problems and even school dropouts.
I think a topic should be introduced on what AI can do to help our respective countries.
Some countries currently are not moving forward because our economic potential is held back by many structural issues, like inadequate infrastructure, poor technological advancements, etc. An example is Nigeria. Though this is true, there is an easy way to solve this problem, the answer is AI. AI can improve not just Nigeria but so many other countries in so many ways, one way is by improving healthcare. AI can offer many benefits for healthcare. AI can improve the quality and accuracy of diagnosis and treatment. By doing this AI can reduce the cost and time of healthcare delivery making tasks automated.
AI can help the employees all around the globe to attain a tech-driven future, one in which tasks will be carried out easier, faster and more accurately.
This is only a fraction of what AI can do to help our countries.
I think a topic should be introduced on what AI can do to help our respective countries.
Some countries currently are not moving forward because our economic potential is held back by many structural issues, like inadequate infrastructure, poor technological advancements, etc. An example is Nigeria. Though this is true, there is an easy way to solve this problem, the answer is AI. AI can improve not just Nigeria but so many other countries in so many ways, one way is by improving healthcare. AI can offer many benefits for healthcare. AI can improve the quality and accuracy of diagnosis and treatment. By doing this AI can reduce the cost and time of healthcare delivery making tasks automated.
AI can help the employees all around the globe to attain a tech-driven future, one in which tasks will be carried out easier, faster and more accurately.
This is only a fraction of what AI can do to help our countries.
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The topic I would like to talk about is 'Over population'.
Human overpopulation is relevent to environmental degradation because it is our expansion that is reducing habitat and resources of the non-human creation. The human population was relatively stable until the advent of civilization.
There are also economic consequences of this environmental degradation in the form of ecosystem services attrition. Beyond the scientifically variable harm to the environment some assert the moral write of other species to simply exist rather than become extinct.
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My topic of discussion is AI. Chat GPT is currently a hot topic in our country. It is controlled by artificial intelligence. Chat GPT gives us answers to various questions, numerical solutions. Increases the scope of knowledge. It was not very popular in our country earlier, but due to social media and free flow of information everyone has come to know about chat gpt. It is used by students as well as adults. It is the invention of artificial intelligence, we are getting solutions within minutes without wasting labor and time.
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The topic I would like to talk about is'Gender Equality'. A gender difference is a distinction of biological or psychological characteristics associated with either male or female of species in general. The society express different roles and behaviours from males and females. There was vast discrimination between male and female. Being of patriarchal society, females were suppressed by so called males of our society.The rigid rules and regulation applied for girls and women made their conditions pitiable. Nowadays the economic,social and cultural condition of women have increased. They are becoming aware of rights and their freedom. They are fighting for the rights in the society. They are living active life in the society. They are participating in developing activities with male.
But now the feminism which is literally for the support of females is being used to dominate males. Lets talk about some disadvantages of being male:
1. Males have given female and treated them with special respect and care as reflected in common phrases such as 'better half' and 'ladies first' but this aspect of behaviour for men is totally ignored.
2. The law relating to alimony in case of divorce is very much partial towards women as compared to men.
3. Mother's lay special claim over there children as compared to their father because they bear the children, this is something not under control of men this it is not their fault that they can't bear children.
4. It is acceptable for women to work outside but if a men chooses to stay home they sometime viewed as unmotivated.
5. Women can in pant, suits and athletic clothes. But if a man will wear a soft outfit he is labeled as crossdresser like it's a bad thing.
Now a days man can't stand up for themselves because the society is biased towards women.
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The topic I want to suggest is "Mental Health." In our day-to-day life, we don't talk much about mental health, but it is very important. A good mental health means a stress free, happy, productive and cheerful mind. We neglect the mental health thinking that it won't affect our work. But in the last our mental health bothers us to do anything properly. Without having a peaceful mind, we cannot focus on anything. The young generations are suffering more from mental health problem. Many of them are suffering from depression, social anxiety and insecurities but they are not able to express it. They don't know how to seek help from others to get rid of this mental problem. For this reason, now we have to learn to take mental health problem easily and as a day life problem. We have to talk freely about our mental health because it's also a part of our life. Instead of asking "How are you?" now we need to ask," How are you feeling?". Because everybody notices the physical problem, but none try to understand the mental health problem. So, I think we need to normalize having mental health problem and talk about it freely without hesitations. For this reason, I think we need a very good discussion on how we can normalize our mental health problem giving it priority. I would like to tell the younger people please express yourself. Express how you are feeling and talk about your mental health, look for your own mental satisfaction. Remember that mental health is an indispensable part of our life. So, we must take care of our own mental health.
Yes! I totally agree with you! We should also normalize children who suffer from mental health problems! I say this because many kids would get told that "oh it's your hormones" and " you're not really feeling that way, you're just growing up". True hormones are a part of growing up, but people should still acknowledge it because it's not fun. Just because something is "a part of life" doesn't mean its right or shouldn't be given any regard. You're definitely getting not only a like, but my full support on this issue!
The news story that caught my attention most was " The war between Russia and Ukraine ." I am very bad that there is a war between Russia and Ukraine. Russia is carrying out attacks on Ukraine. So that hundreds of people are dying. As a result, other countries are also indirectly involved with it. If the countries go directly to war then world war third will start. Not only that due to the war the price of products has risen to an unbearable level. So the war between two countries needs to stop as soon as possible. Many people died in the war. They are our brothers and sisters. We all know that Muslims are Muslim brothers. For this, all countries should come forward in the work of preserving peace. Reconciliation should be done between the two countries. We should chant slogans against war that we want peace, not too war. This will lead to world peace. it is our moral duty to establish world peace.
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The topic i'd like to suggest might be heavy but its important and involves Asia. It's about their animal cruelty laws that they don't have. Many people i've seen like to cosplay but when they buy animal tails, they end up being made with real fur. This is a big deal since many of these tails are being sold on sites like Temu and are selling for real cheap. The cheapest price I saw today was about $2.42! $2.42! The audacity to abuse, slaughter, skin, and sell an animal's tail for that cheap is shocking! At least fur coats were priced at higher prices!
Also, according to an "Animals Asia" article, "There is also widespread animal cruelty in zoos, safari parks, circuses and tourist attractions in China and Vietnam. It is not unusual to see captive wild animals in Asia's zoos in small barren cages, with no environmental enrichment, and inappropriate groupings - such as sociable pack animals housed alone." What do you mean "It's not unusual?!" So if I were to go to China or Vietnam right now, I'd see sociable animals in tiny, isolated cages? How is this legal!
Another thing that caught my eye in this article is as read, " In many zoos and safari parks in Asia, terrified cows, donkeys, pigs, and chickens dropped into the enclosures of starving lions and tigers as live prey, for the entertainment of crowds." The fact that animals are being ripped to shreds for the entertainment of humans is disgusting! This should not be allowed!
One last thing, yes I know its a lot to take in, is as read " Some mammals in captivity in zoos in Asia also suffer with injury and disease. Many wild animals in captivity even self-harm due to the frustration and boredom of constant confinement. Most receive no medical care and are left to suffer alone.Many zoos in China and Vietnam, also force wildlife in captivity to entertain crowds with unnatural, degrading and stressful circus-style performances."
Lets break this down. So humans self harming is very sad and alarming, but animals? The world is so stressful that, animals are self harming?! Plus, these people have no regard for it and let this happen? Not to mention, these people are treating zoos like a circus and forcing these untrained animals to perform these crazy acts? What is wrong with some people?!
This makes Australia look good when it comes to animal cruelty! Someone needs to talk about this and bring it to the leaders attention! People now have to research the site to make sure they're not paying someone for murdering helpless animals! All so that they can cosplay! Animals deserve to have rights and cosplayers deserve to know about this so we can speak out about it more!
The news story that caught my attention most was "The war between Israel and Palestine." I am very sad that there is a war between Israel and Palestine. We know that war is not good for any country. It destroys world peace. Israel's attacks on Palestinians continue. All Palestinians are victims of this Israeli brutality. Hundreds f people are dying.
Israelis are also attacking Palestinian hospitals. Which is really sad condition. So that hundreds of people in Palestine are dying and the wounded are also being deprived of medical care. We are standing against this inhuman oppression on them. I believe that everyone like me is standing against this oppressor. And it is natural that people always want to be guided on the path of truth and justice. For this reason, the war between the two countries should be stopped as soon as possible. For this, all countries should come forward to maintain peace. There should be reconciliation between the two countries . All nations work together to end war. We all may know that if there is a war between any two countries , then other countries are directly or indirectly involved in the war. which can be considered as the first step of world war. For this reason, all countries must be careful about this. For which it is very necessary to establish world peace. Our slogan against the war should be : not war, want peace. By adopting this, world peace will be established . it is our moral duty to establish world peace. I hope that everybody will agree with my comment. Thank you all of the participate and The Economist Educational Foundation managements.
Thank you for suggesting this topic. What would you like to discuss about it? What question would you like to ask other Topical Talkers?
In my local news here in Nigeria, one prevalent issue that I believe other young people should be aware of is the ongoing discussions around education reform. Recently, there have been debates and discussions about the need for changes in our education system to better prepare students for the future, especially in the context of AI and the evolving job market.
The question that arises is, "How can our education system adapt to the challenges posed by AI, and how can it better equip students for the future of work?" This is a topic that resonates with the broader theme of AI, education, and the future of work. As young people, understanding and actively engaging in these discussions is crucial for shaping the direction of our education and ensuring that it aligns with the demands of the changing world.
A Nigerian Professor, Professor Olumide mentioned that “AI recommender systems can guide students by suggesting areas of collaboration, predict student performance, recommend suitable teaching styles and tools for faculty members, and assist policymakers in evidence-based decision-making.”
I'm curious to know how other young people in different parts of the world are approaching similar challenges and if there are successful models or initiatives that we can learn from. It would be interesting to explore these perspectives in the context of the Festival topics, particularly AI and education, fostering a global conversation on preparing the youth for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
I myself have ask this question, whether social media is more reliable than commercial news. Most people depend on news and most people depend on social media. I was thinking of an argument where people can say who can depend on most and why.
I believe that it is crucial to have a central hub discussion about "Unveiling Gender Bias:A Call For Equality" because it is unjust to provide unequal treatment or discriminate one gender over another . Such bias can have crucial effects on the society, including 1,stereotyping 2,unequal pay 3,lack of leadership opportunities and empowering individuals. However, there are still way we can cease gender bias . Including, education and awareness, equal opportunities, address unconscious bias,encourage women empowerment,promote positive medias,engage men and boys,and lead by example.
To those who thought gender bias wasn't a bad sin they now know it is.
This is may point thank you.
A topic I think I worth discussing is "VIOLENCE BY TEENAGERS".The reason I'm suggesting that is a result of seeing regularly countless teens ending up in life threatening conditions because of other kids their age. What worries me even more is the fact that the age rate keeps declining and makes me wonder; when is it going to end? When will people feel safe again in their own school or friend group? And lastly from where does all this repulsive behavior arises from?
I'd like to suggest The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-standing dispute over land and sovereignty that dates back to the early 20th century. The main issues are the status of Jerusalem, borders, rights of Palestinian refugees, and Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Despite numerous peace talks, a lasting solution has yet to be found. The conflict has had a profound impact on Israelis and Palestinians, but there are individuals and organizations working towards a peaceful resolution.
I would like to suggest this topic 'Corruption: Corrupted presidents in worldwide countries'. Corruption is a major and worldwide problem that is also happening in my Country, (Nepal). People from different countries from the world migrate to well-established countries. Our older brothers, sisters and other nephews are all leaving our nation to go to study and live in a well-established and nicely documented country like, USA, Canada, etc.... Corruption is done when a person who has a major role in nation takes advantages to gain fame, money and reputation(in a negative way). When a high role'd person takes your money for their own rich and fancy lifestyle, then that is corruption. Corruption is a major set-back in my country, do you have these types of problems in your nation?
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I would start a discussion about Human rights, the fundamental freedoms and protections that every individual is entitled to, form the cornerstone of a just and equitable society. From upholding civilan liberties to promoting social justice, the discussion of human rights is essential in addressing the challenges and ensuring the dignity and well-being of people around the world.
How can Human Rights defend people in Ukraine, Palestine and Sudan..
What can be done to insure the effectiveness of the human rights on real ground and in real life situations
Proposing a discussion on global economic challenges is crucial, given its widespread impact on individuals, communities, and nations. Issues such as inflation, income inequality, and the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic carry significant implications for job opportunities, income stability, and general welfare. Delving into an understanding of these challenges facilitates well-informed decision-making at both individual and policy-making levels. Furthermore, the interconnected nature of the global economy underscores the importance of collaborative efforts and shared solutions to address economic issues in various regions. Initiating a dialogue on global economic challenges serves not only as an exercise in economic literacy but also as a means to explore approaches for fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. This ensures that the benefits of economic progress are distributed fairly, contributing to the overall well-being of societies on a global scale.
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Here is a potential question for discussion or debate: In light of recent proposals to increase the minimum wage in our region do you believe this would be a beneficial towards reducing income inequality and providing better support for low wage workers or could it potentially lead to negative consequences such as increased unemployment or higher costs for businesses? What factors should be considered when determining the ideal minimum wage level in our area?
A topic i'd really love discussing would be how rare a resource is nowadays . Since covid, the cost of things have gone up. The main reason for this is because people are using resources to the extent that they become hard to find.
Which resources would you want to discuss?
Hello, I would like to discuss resources like gas, coal and oil. these are the main resources that are scarce around the world.
I think there should be a HUB discussion on
"wars". Many countries are having war because corruption or their bad leaders and bad followers, and this war happens when there is no peace in the country, that's why is important to practice peace among one another, examples of these countries are: Sudan, Libya etc. Waris bad because many people lose their lives.
What do you think the HUB should specifically discuss about wars?
Hello Eva @ Topical Talk in my opinion these following statements of mine should be discussed in the HUB.
1. Causes of wars: what are the underlying factors that lead to conflicts of war.
2. Impact of human lives: how do wars affect individuals, families, and communities.
3. Economic consequences: what are the economic costs of wars and do they impact countries involved?
4. Environmental impact: how do wars contribute to environmental destruction and ecological damage?
5. Human rights violation: what are the human rights implications during times and war?
6. Peacebuilding efforts: what strategies and initiatives can be undertaken to promote peace and prevent conflicts?
7. International cooperation: how can countries work together to prevent conflicts and resolve disputes peacefully?
One of the topics I would suggest for discussion is about CHARITY. In what ways can people help other people in need? How can Young people be educated on the value of charity through volunteering?
In my city the last few months this issue was on the news as a flood hit some parts of our town. It was a period that even all seemed around us so dark, people volunteered to cook, provide free necessary equipment and organise charities for all these people. It was a reminder that humanity exists.
Are there any other questions surrounding charity that you would like to be discussed?
Yes we could elaborate firstly more on personal choices. For example, how often do we participate in charities and where would we like to work as a volunteer? And then expand in bigger ideas such as how the government can help to improve charity work?
Are there any dangers concerning where our donations go? How can we ensure it?
The topic I'll really will love to suggest is "Animal Cruelty". I chose this topic because this is a frequent problem with no solution around the world. Animal owners around the world sometimes never take care of their pets. Pets usually go hungry and sometimes starve to death with this type of neglect. Also, I've seen this happen in my lifetime. I've seen people beating their pets for no reason. I've seen pets with bruises and pets with lost limbs. This is a problem for animals across the world. There is a way to prevent this but it never usually works since some people couldn't care less about animals being abused. Animals sometimes get tortured for no reasons. Just a couple years ago some teens went around just beating stray dogs for no reason. This is a problem that needs a better thing to prevent it or something even better like laws to protect stray animals and regular daily pets.
In the 21st century, there is still a gap between the female and the male gender, which has existed since ancient times but has improved in a substantial extent since then. In the past it was certain that the climate in house was patriarchal and the head of the family was the man who worked while the woman stayed at home and took care of the household and the raising of the children. This perception prevailed for many centuries and because of this, women had lost most of their social and political rights. However, today there has been several movements in order to change stereotypes and for traditional roles to be revised. So, I think there should be a discussion about " the equality of genders and the role of woman in our society". How these beliefs differ from country to country based on the customs, traditions and learning and living level? Do you believe that this gap indeed exists? and if yes, in what extent?
A topic that I would like topical talk to advertise is social media. I have chose this topic because almost every person in the world is using it and I would like to see people’s opinions on this and if they think that there should be age restrictions or not. I believe that this would also be an amazing topic as lots of people on this platform have social media. This may also encourage lots of other people to make different decisions. For instance TikTok will be a debatable topic as some may think that there should be an age limit but some not and this may make people agree with others. I would really appreciate if you will choose my topic as I have thought well and hard about it. Thank tou
I think that this is a great topic to discuss because social media is now such a significant part of our lives and affects us all in such a variety of ways. It would also be interesting to discuss advertising across the media and whether it is helping smaller businesses to sell their products, as it isn't as expensive to post an ad on social media.
Most of the teenagers now are interested in fashion and they bring it to any thing that hits a trend without thinking, They will actually wear it because they want that, or because there's a new thing coming out and people are wearing them. I suppose there should be a Hub discussion post about madness of fashion and its pros and cons, and why everything that becomes a trend after a short period of time is called cringe?!
The topic that I would love to suggest is " RECYCLE, REUSE, REDUCE". I have seen many plastics, paper,etc. thrown here and there in my locality which is polluting the environment. So, I have came up with this topic .
These things like paper, plastics, metals, etc are non- biodegradable. So, if we start recycling these things, it produce less rubbish and less waste which is really good for our environment. Recycling prevents soil,air and water pollution which means less waste needs to be burnt in imciderators. If we can effectively reduce the amount of waste, there will be less to reuse, recycle or dispose. Reduction of waste can go a long way in minimizing the stress of waste management. If someone passes some things or product, which is no longer of use to him, to others who could use it is a example of reuse.
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What would you like to discuss about this?
I would like to discuss "how people can reuse, reduce or recycle the waste material? " Because I think that this will engage people to recycle, reuse and reduce non biodegradable wastes such as plastics, paper, metals, etc.
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I assume that discussing these two topics with you is so important. topic {1}Doctor shortage .because most of the countries have areal shortage of doctors, and that's why they are having a high death rate. if I'm not mistaken Egypt 🇪🇬, Bangladesh 🇧🇩 and Myanmar 🇲🇲 are from these countries.
So, we're going to discuss the reasons of doctor shortage, what are the solutions? And why doctors are immigrating? Topic {2}economic crisis. I suppose that from these countries :Egypt 🇪🇬, Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Kenya 🇰🇪. So we're going to discuss global problems, global and local issues, types of economic crisis and the solutions. We've to focus on health, education, environment and financial inclusion.
Over the last few years,in my country it is observed that because of the economic crisis, the percentage of unemployment for young people has increased rapidly. This reveals the need to research the phenomenons that will help in the revitalisation of work in Greece. At this point, it would be pivotal to study how the learning system of countries in general, can affect positively and negatively the futuristic level of jobs. So, how education links with the solution of this phenomenon? Can the right professional orientantion of young people be the staring point for the turn into the direction for the greatest demand?
I would like to suggest the topic, "Income Instability". Of recent, the gap between the wealthy and the poor have grown wider and more money is added to the rich man's pocket while poverty seems to be growing healthily. I believe that to achieve the SDG 1 and 2, this topic would need to be discussed, to see interesting opinions about this which may eventually lead to the growth of the economy of various countries.
From my own point of view, the government also has a role to play, for example the minimum wage of workers. I would like to hear different mind blowing opinions from my colleagues so that together we may be able to reduce the "wealth-poverty" gap.
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I don’t have access time for news updates. However, I can give a general idea of the types of issues that are often discussed in local or national news and why young people should be aware of them. Some common issues include climate change, environmental issues, social justice movements, mental health awareness and technology advancements. Young people should be informed about these issues because they have the power to shape the future and contribute to positive change in these areas. Staying informed about current events can help young people to understand the challenges facing their communities and to world.
Hey,The topic I would want I would the hub discussion to be on is 'The luck'
So just recently in our town there was a program conducted named 'Positive thinking for youth development'. In this program the senior level students of from all schools of the town were present.Here the motivational talkers talked about how positive thinking is important and can change our lives,luck is different then what we think it is.So here is what I learned.
In our life parents and guardians are important but more than that our luck is important.Some say that they have 'bad luck' and 'good luck'.Mostly the ones that have the 'bad luck' feels unmotivated and uninterested in doing things but.People who have problems, difficulties and the 'bad luck'things,to that person luck is supporting.In a way that the person who suffers will know how to stand in their own feet and with their own hard work that will make them successful and that success can't be destroyed.But the ones who don't have difficulties and don't suffer they don't have luck supporting them,they will be dependent on other even if they get success it can be destroyable.
Just because one day is going wrong or you are suffering doesn't mean that you have lost everything this is for you to do more hardwork.
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Just yesterday, my science teacher wasn't at school for about the first half of the day. Our substitute was talking about how we will dissect live frogs in middle or high school. I brought up the idea of how ethical it is. She then said that it was for science, so it was ethical. My idea for a topic is whether it's ethical or not to dissect live animals, and when does it become unethical to do so?
Personally, I find this highly unethical since for one, they can't consent to be tested on, unlike a human. If the person is dead, their family can consent, but not the animal's family. You're also taking them away from their natural habitat and potentially ruining the environment by doing this. After so many animals are taken, you'd think that they might start to go extinct in some years.
Schools all over the U.S.A , and probably other countries, dissect animals whether they're alive or dead. If more people expressed their opinion about this, I feel like more people will become aware of how ethical or unethical it is. Hopefully, this idea becomes a topic, and more people will start to think about this.
There should be a hub discussion about what actions governments are taking to address the issue of homelessness. It's a complex problem that affects many people, and I think it would be interesting to hear different perspectives on how we can best help those in need.
Homelessness is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, approximately 553,000 people experience homelessness on any given night, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This number includes individuals living in shelters, on the streets, or in other forms of temporary housing.
To address this pressing issue, governments at all levels have implemented a range of policies and programs. For example, some cities have established affordable housing initiatives to provide more stable housing options for low-income individuals and families. Others have launched outreach programs to connect homeless individuals with healthcare and social services.
However, there is still much work to be done. Many people experiencing homelessness face additional challenges such as mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma.
To better understand what actions our local government is taking to address homelessness, it is important to have an open and honest discussion. By organizing a hub discussion, we can bring together a diverse range of voices and perspectives to exchange ideas and work towards a more comprehensive and effective approach.
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I think there should be a discussion about: "making friends on social media is good or bad?" Because,News reports often cover issues related to cyberbullying and online harassment. Stories may highlight the risks associated with forming friendships online, such as the potential for abusive behavior or the spread of misinformation. But some people say making friends on social media is useful because it is providing opportunities for connection,support, personality growth, global perspectives and more
So I suggest there should be a discussion about "making friends on social media is good or bad".
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I would like to say in my opinion making friends in social media is a good thing.It provides you connection. People from different countries can be friends. They can know more about each others culture and beliefs.As you said making friends in social media provides us personality growth,global perspective, support and connection.
The thing that is bad is the person we are making friends with,the person we are connecting with.We should choose the right person to be friends with.If we are suffering due to the friends online the problem is our choice not the social media.Social media is to make people connect.And our work is to use it properly and use our mind.
Thank you. Nice topic though agreeable_aspect.
I think it's crucial to address THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF ACCIDENTS, ESPECIALLY ROAD ACCIDENTS
Accidents are unforeseen occurrences that happen unintentionally, leading to physical damage or injury. This is a global issue affecting not only my country but everyone worldwide. I suggest discussing this, with a particular emphasis on road accidents, given their prevalence and potential severity.I bring this up because I recently had a close call with a potential road accident a few weeks ago. In my case, it was attributed to listening to music on headphones.
This is a common evil in recent years. The smartphone takes all the attention even for a driver. Very sad, I must say. Factors such as drunk driving, phone usage while driving, and inexperienced drivers are also common culprits.
To buttress my point, here are more factors / causes
1. Distracted Driving
2. Drunk Driving
3. Inexperienced Drivers
I believe with
1. Education and Awareness
2. Enforcement of Traffic Laws
3. Technological Interventions as well as
4. Drivers Training Programs we can prevent road accidents.
In conclusion, everyday encounters with accidents highlight the urgent need for a concerted effort to address their causes and effects. Road safety should be a top priority for individuals, communities, and policymakers globally.
Thank you for reading.
Since it is 2024 I feel like it is really important to discuss with you a topic regarding a question that we all ask each other which is "is it man versus technology " or " is it man with technology ". Some people believe that we have to transcend our humanity by means of science and technology and this is called "Transhumanism". Transhumanists believe that the human brain and body are limited and they have to be altered manually using technology. This is what "Transhumanism" means . So ,this raises the question of the moral implications and in what ways will it change our humanity. Should we view technology as the devil in all our modern day problems?
One of the topics I think we should be discussing is Bullying. I picked this topic because I have been a witness to bullying and a victim of verbal bullying and I feel that it is a problem that every child around the world has had to face weather as a witness or a victim, bullying is something that should be discussed.
Teachers play a big role in making the future of kids by educating and nurturing young minds. They dedicate their time, energy, and their brain to ensure that students receive quality education and guidance. Despite their constant contribution, teachers are often undervalued and underpaid. Increasing the salary of teachers is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, higher pay would attract more talented individuals to the teaching profession, ensuring that students have access to the best educators. Secondly, it would enhance the overall morale and job satisfaction of teachers, leading to improved performance and dedication. Lastly, higher salaries would provide teachers with a better standard of living, reducing financial stress and allowing them to focus more on their teaching responsibilities.
The topic i'd like to talk about is why children 5th grade and below shouldn't have phones.Firstly, Kids under 5th grade shouldn't have phones because kids should have a good childhood and go outside instead of being on social media all day,They should go outside and find friends to play with outside.Secondly,kids should not have social media and phones because phones can cause drama at schools and in others life and it could make kids make bad decisions and have bad behaviors.Lastly, alot of screen time could impact a child's physical health it could strain children's eyes and make health risk also social media can be a distraction to the world.
The topic i'd like to suggest is "kids shouldn't have homework" Kids should not have homework for a variety of reasons. Firstly, homework can be a source of stress and anxiety for children. After spending several hours at school, kids deserve time to relax, pursue their own interests, and spend quality time with their families. Excessive homework can take away from these important aspects of childhood. Secondly, children need time to engage in physical activities and develop their social skills. Homework can limit their free time and prevent them from participating in sports, hobbies, or spending time with friends. These activities are crucial for their overall development and well-being. Additionally, homework may not always be an effective learning tool. Some children may struggle with certain subjects and feel frustrated when they are unable to complete their homework on their own. This can negatively impact their self-esteem and hinder their motivation to learn. Instead of assigning homework, teachers can focus on effective in-class instruction and provide students with ample opportunities to practice and apply what they have learned.
Inflation
A new discussion should be about Inflation.Inflation is a term used to describe the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. It is often measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the changes in the prices of a basket of commonly purchased goods and services. When inflation occurs, the purchasing power of money decreases, as individuals need to spend more money to buy the same amount of goods and services.
Inflation can have various causes, including an increase in the cost of production, such as wages and raw materials, or an increase in demand for goods and services. When demand exceeds supply, prices tend to rise. Additionally, inflation can be influenced by government policies, such as changes in interest rates or the money supply. Central banks often aim to maintain a stable level of inflation, as both high and low inflation can have negative effects on the economy.
The effects of inflation can be felt by individuals, businesses, and the overall economy. For individuals, inflation erodes the purchasing power of their income, as the cost of goods and services increases. This can lead to a decrease in the standard of living, especially for those on fixed incomes. Businesses may also be negatively affected by inflation, as their costs of production increase. They may need to raise prices to maintain profitability, which can reduce consumer demand. Inflation can also impact the overall economy by reducing consumer and investor confidence, leading to slower economic growth. Central banks and governments often implement measures to control inflation and maintain price stability.
I would love this to be a new discussion never know might top off AI please tell me what you think why or why not should this be a new topic
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The impact of social media on mental health and well-being.
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, with billions of people worldwide using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. While social media offers various benefits, such as connecting people, sharing information, and fostering communities, there is growing concern about its impact on mental health and well-being.
One significant effect of social media on mental health is the potential for increased feelings of loneliness and isolation. Despite being connected Generally, individuals may feel a sense of social comparison, where they compare their lives to others, leading to negative emotions and a decrease in self-esteem.
Additionally, social media can contribute to the development or exacerbation of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Online bullying, often referred to as cyberbullying, is prevalent and can have severe consequences on the mental well-being of individuals, especially young people. The constant exposure to negative feedback, criticism, and hateful comments can significantly impact self-image and self-worth.
Furthermore, social media's addictive nature can lead to unhealthy behaviors and negatively impact mental health. Excessive use of social media can disrupt sleep patterns, reduce productivity, and increase symptoms of anxiety and depression. The constant need to check notifications and engage with online content can create a cycle of dependency and withdrawal symptoms when social media use is limited.
On the other hand, social media can also provide a platform for support and community-building, especially for marginalized groups and individuals facing similar challenges. It can facilitate the sharing of experiences, provide access to information and resources, and promote mental health awareness and advocacy.
As the impact of social media on mental health continues to be explored, researchers, mental health professionals, and social media platforms are working together to find ways to mitigate the negative effects and promote positive online experiences. This includes implementing features like content warnings, anti-bullying measures, and providing mental health support resources within the platforms.
In conclusion, while social media offers numerous benefits, it also has the potential to negatively impact mental health and well-being. Understanding these effects and developing strategies to promote healthier online habits and environments are crucial for ensuring a positive and balanced relationship with social media.
The topic i want to talk about is „bullying“ i want to know what do people feel when they disrespect people who have different skin color, short , ugly bullying can cause a person many problems anxiety , depression , loneliness , sleeplessness , low self-esteem that may last a lifetime. And advice for the people who are getting bullied ? Bullying is never your fault.
I agree because there are quite a lot of students going through bullying, and it does cause the problems that you talk about. For example, grades could decrease due to the problems from bullying. This would cause the student to feel horrible and may also cause them to be kept back. This may also affect them as adults!
The topic i would like to suggest is afcon because afcon will be gone for 2 years is better we enjoy it.
I would make a topic called '' Vapes, and how to stop them'' as vapes are killing millions of people anually. Also, vapes can make people go crazy. I am unfortunate to have experienced this when a vaper started screaming at me while shopping. So, this would be a good topic to discuss, and I would be inquisitive to see other people's points of view.It also could help anyone who does have a family member like this. Thank you for listening to me and I hope this gets put as a topic.
A topic that we could use in hub is one about "Social Anxiety". This is because of the fact that there are many children and adults with social anxiety. Having this topic in the hub would allow us to come up with ways to help people with social anxiety for things like normal situations and education. This is also help with the hub topic of AI. This is because in a lot of situations, AI may be helpful for people with Social Anxiety!
I think there should be a hub discussion on the topic PLASTIC VS RECYCLERS because till day the plastic in the land or the sea never seems to be decreasing .
Could this fit into one of the discussions that already exists, brave_plantain?
Thank you so much for replying to my comment. I think this topic would fit perfectly with ECO -ANXITY because that topic is mostly about climate and change and saving the Earth from the human activity , plastic is something that is created by humans so I think it should de reduced by humans too.
Thank you so much .
Greetings!
I would like to suggest a discussion that has recently got me wondering,
The question is
HAS TRADITION ALWAYS BEEN IN POLITICS.
To begin with,
Tradition is a believe that is passed down from generation to generation.
For as long as i can remember it's has always been the aged ruling.
I am not implying that the youths are not also allowed to vote politically.
But, the youths are not politically active in prominent positions like presidency, Governor,or even a seat in the house of reps.
The youths mostly participate politically in minor activities,like political protest or council of students or minor position like prefect ship
The Older ones always leading,has made it seem to the younger generation that it is a TRADITION.
Where as it's not,after conducting my research,i found out,in the constitution it is written that a person is eligible to vote and be voted for if he/she reaches the age of 18.
This literally means that anyone can contest in an election as long as he/she reaches age 18.
I figured people might be afraid that a young person leading, might embezzle funds and neglect the country's issue.
So they would prefer an older person to rule.
While some would prefer things not to change.
If leadership are conducted by elders then it should continue being with the aged.
While some considers it as a form of disrespect.
A younger person leading instead of an experienced elder.
All of this are mostly why the amount of young people that participate in politics are low and this is also the why older people leading always has made It seem that is how it should be.
To conclude.
Enlightenment is key.
I suggest that the government should enlighten the youths mostly citizens,that it does not have to be an older person.
Perhaps if we give younger people a chance,we might find the change we are looking for.
So the question ends with.
HAS TRADITION ALWAYS BEEN IN POLITICS.
Should the believe of elder always leading continue to be passed down from generation to generation.
I would appreciate everyone honest opinion.
Hey,the topic I would like to talk about is 'difference of view in the field of health'.
In terms of health the world has been divided into develop and less developed countries these kind of countries different many fields including the disease they suffer from.
People of less develop countries are dying of minor and curable diseases. There are no facilities of doctors,hospitals and health experts. People of these countries are facing the problems of clean drinking water, vaccines and drug essential to medical facilities. Develop countries are unable to overcome even some curable diseases.
While in developed countries they have no worry about minor diseases. Debate countries are now worried about cancer,AIDS and heart diseases. They are mostly concerned on major health problems.
Both develop and less developed countries have the same major health problems in both types of countries people have crisis of care people visit doctors only the critical situation health care cost is rising everyday in both countries.
To reduce healthcare cost both countries should use primary health which can be used numbers of health problems.
Thank you
I think there should be a student hub discussion on the topic of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity refers to the practice of safeguarding electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. The number of cyber crimes happening globally is on the rise, and it is crucial to address this issue. For instance, in 2024, almost 1 billion emails were exposed in a single year, and cybercrime cost UK businesses an average of £4,200 in 2022. These are just a few examples of the impact of cybercrime. By creating a student hub discussion on this topic, we can have many fruitful debates on how we can prevent cyber crimes.
The topic I suggest is Black history. (Because of black history month ,february.)Black History Month is an important annual celebration that recognizes the contributions and achievements of Black people throughout history. It's an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the diverse experiences and perspectives of Black people, and to acknowledge the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. Some ways to celebrate and learn during this month include:
Read books or watch documentaries about Black history, culture, and experiences. This can help to broaden your understanding and appreciation of the diverse contributions of Black people throughout history.
Attend virtual or in-person events and performances that celebrate Black history and culture.
Support Black-owned businesses and artists.
Educate yourself on the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality and find ways to get involved in the movement for change.
Engage in conversations with others about the importance of Black History Month and how it relates to the current social and political climate.
By participating in these activities, you can deepen your understanding and appreciation of the experiences and contributions of Black people, and become a more informed and active ally in the fight for racial justice
I would like to discuss the topic of how technology and media can affect people and whether it is more positive or negative. There is a lot of speculation on whether it's healthy for people to be on their phones or watching TV all the time, and apparently people spend less time physically interacting without devices than with devices. I find this really interesting, because although it's viewed negatively, I personally don't feel or see any changes from before I had a phone than now.
THE IMPORTANT OF MODERN OF OUR DAILY WITH THE USEFULL NESS OF SMART PHONE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.
Modern technology has revolutionized the way we live and work by making things easier, faster, and more efficient. It has also opened up new opportunities for social engagement and entertainment. For example, we can now easily connect with friends and family all around the world through social media platforms, video calls, and instant messaging.
However, there are some downsides to this constant connection as well. We often find ourselves spending too much time scrolling through social media feeds and checking our phones. This can lead to distraction, decreased productivity, and even addiction.
Technology has also given rise to privacy concerns. With so much personal information readily available online, it is easier than ever for hackers and other malicious actors to steal our identities, financial information, or other sensitive data.
Moreover, the spread of disinformation and fake news is also a major concern. Social media platforms have been used to spread fabricated stories and false information about events or people, which can cause confusion and harm.
Despite these issues, technology has undoubtedly improved our lives in many ways. It has made communication and collaboration across borders easier and more efficient than ever before. It has also given rise to countless innovations and improvements in healthcare, education, and other fields.
Overall, it's important for us to weigh the pros and cons of modern technology, and use it in ways that are productive and positive for us and the society.
here are some additional points:
Advantages of technology:
- Streamlined communication: Technology allows us to communicate in real-time with people from all over the world, whether through video conferencing, instant messaging, or social media.
- Automation: Technology has automated many manual processes, such as manufacturing and logistics, which has increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Improved access to information: The internet has made it easy for people to access information on a wide range of topics, from news and current events to academic research and DIY tutorials.
- Entertainment: Technology has given us access to a wide range of entertainment options, from streaming TV shows and movies to playing video games.
- Medical advancements: Technology has helped to advance medical research and improve patient outcomes through advancements in medical equipment, techniques, and drugs.
Disadvantages of technology:
- Isolation: With the rise of technology, people have become more isolated from each other, as they spend more time interacting with screens instead of with each other.
- Addiction: Technology can be addictive, especially social media and gaming, which can be harmful to mental health and wellbeing.
- Security issues: With so much personal information available online, people are more vulnerable to identity theft, cyberbullying, and other forms of digital harassment.
- Disinformation: Technology has also made it easy for people to spread disinformation and manipulate opinions through social media and other online platforms.
- Privacy concerns: Companies collect vast amounts of personal information from their users, and there is concern over how that information will be used and protected.
Overall, while technology has brought many benefits, it's important to use it in ways that are safe and responsible, and to be aware of the potential downsides. THANKS
I would like a hub discussion about initiatives we youth would like to happen in our separate countries and to discuss what the government could do to fulfill different needs in the country's hazards and rather large communities.
I would like to hear other students' propositions on issues in their countries and their proposed solutions and concepts for new initiatives in their various nations.
The topic i will love to suggest is '' Selfies and Self-esteem: Social Media. I would really love us to discuss this topic because it is common amongst us as students and peers. What is a selfie ?, it is a photograph that one has taken of oneself that is taken by a smartphone and shared via a media platform. A poll in 2015 found that the average woman between 16 and 25 years old spends over five hours a week taking selfies. To me selfies can be silly and not really necessary, especially when the become a measure of self-worth which is dangerous. According to a research i conducted earlier,'' parents and experts are understandably worried about what this means for kids’ self-esteem and mental health as teenagers increasingly turn to social media apps for entertainment and to feel connected to peers''. Now that a lot of social media platforms exposes us to a lot of beautifying filters used by many , it means that we are getting used to seeing our mates effectively decorated every day online. The self-esteem issue often takes a hit when the compare themselves too much to other people, which is something i think social media seems to be made for. One study found that ,frequently viewing selfies led to decreased self-esteem and decreased life satisfaction. Nowadays, at our young age once we open up Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok , it means that the comparison game has just commenced. The issues of selfies is of great concern to me ,it has even attracted the attention of many professional journals for plastic surgeons, which have been posting articles about increasing requests for plastic surgery coming from young people. In the course of my study i have come to realize that there is even a condition for kids who are insistent on their appearance because of social media, ''Selfie Dysmorphia''.
I urge us today that before we you pick up your device, understand why you’re picking it up. What you are feeling? Are you anxious? Picking up that phone to check to see what’s on social media is eventually going to intensify that anxiety. I know that we are still young and we want our dignity to like the way they look, it is crucial to have many sources of self-esteem.
Having a self-interest in something and seeing how your abilities extends with time and effort makes you feel achieved , and takes the focus away from achieving perfection, which is impossible. It motivates us to look within ourselves for self-esteem .
To sum up, while selfies offer a pleasing way to preserve memories, it’s key to prioritize safety over social media likes. No photo is worth risking your life!
I would really like every one to suggest their opinions about this topic and see whether it can make a difference. Thanks.
The topic that I would like to suggest is "What effect does social media have on teenagers". I chose this topic because recently, people have been debating on whether or not social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok, discord, and more are safe for teenagers. Some people argue that social media has a negative effect on teens as it leads to deaths, cyberbullying, mental illness, and more as teenagers are in a vulnerable age and are in the age where they are still trying to discover themselves. On the other hand, others debate that social media has a positive effect on teenagers as it allows them to build friendships, express themselves, and keeps you updated with the news as it can spread quickly around the internet. All in all, the topic "What effect does social media have on teenagers" is a topic that I would like to get attention as it is a very important situation that impacts teenagers in different ways.
Women in my country are considered (by the men) the lowest class. They treat women like they are the maids. For example, if a man and a woman are going for the same position, they would pick the man and send the woman away or tell her to find a more fitting job, like cleaning. (I know a woman who has been through that). So I think a good discussion would be on gender equality and how women are treated.
The news story that caught my attention most was "Mental health ".It surprised me that people are not awareness of their mental health. Every body should know about this importance.
Mental health is the health of a persons internal thoughts , felling , emotion . According to the World Health Organization (WHO) says that, "Health is a healthy combination of physical , mental and social status of a person." We can say that a person can never be in good health based only on the combination of physical and social conditions of the person. Rather he must be mentally healthy then he can never enjoy his life. Mental well-being depends on various factors. Such as: Social status , family status, freedom of expression , opportunities for entertainment ,economic status of a person, companionship of friends and classmates, sufficient amount of rest and sleep , the scope of a persons responsibilities and duties. We all know that the importance of mental health is immense. It keep our body and mind fresh . For example: increase work efficiency, increase immunity . Importance of mental health in preventing mortality. We all need to be aware of these aspects. Thank you all.
The topic I would like to suggest is 'How To Reduce Teenage Pregnancy'. I chose teenage pregnancy because it is one of major issues affecting the Ghana education system . Many girls get pregnant each year , resulting in many of them dropping out of school to become a full time teenager mother. Most of the time, their own parents and the father of their children abandon them, leaving them and their child on streets with no money . This usually leads to the teenage mother engaging in drugs and robbery to able to provide for themselves.
Being informed about world news is crucial for several reasons. It enhances one's understanding of geopolitical dynamics, fosters a sense of global citizenship, promotes critical thinking, and encourages engagement in societal discussions. Relevant issues may include climate change, economic fluctuations, political developments, and public health crises. Staying informed empowers young individuals to contribute to informed discussions and make informed decisions as future leaders and participants in a globalized world.To expatiate further:
1. Geopolitical Dynamics: Understanding global political landscapes is essential for comprehending the interconnectedness of nations, potential conflicts, and collaborative opportunities. It enables individuals to navigate international relations and appreciate the impact of decisions made by leaders on a global scale.
2. Global Citizenship: Awareness of diverse cultures, perspectives, and global issues contributes to the development of a sense of global citizenship. This mindset emphasizes shared responsibilities and a commitment to addressing challenges that transcend national borders.
3. Critical Thinking:Regular exposure to diverse news sources cultivates critical thinking skills. Individuals learn to analyze information, discern biases, and evaluate the reliability of sources. This ability is crucial for making well-informed decisions in personal, professional, and civic spheres.
4. Engagement in Societal Discussions:Informed individuals are more likely to actively participate in discussions about societal issues. Engaging in constructive conversations fosters a culture of dialogue and collaboration, allowing for the exchange of ideas and perspectives that can lead to informed decision-making.
5. Relevant Issues: Climate change, economic fluctuations, political developments, and public health crises are pivotal topics that impact individuals worldwide. Being knowledgeable about these issues provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping the global landscape.
6. Empowerment of Young Individuals:Staying informed empowers young people to play a proactive role in shaping their future. It equips them with the knowledge and awareness needed to contribute meaningfully to societal progress, advocate for positive change, and address challenges collectively.
7. Crisis Preparedness:Awareness of public health crises, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions enables individuals to better prepare for and respond to emergencies. This knowledge is particularly pertinent for young people who will play integral roles in shaping future responses to global challenges.
8. Cultural Competence:Keeping abreast of world news enhances cultural competence by exposing individuals to diverse perspectives and societal norms. This understanding is valuable in an interconnected world, fostering tolerance, inclusivity, and effective cross-cultural communication.
9. Economic Literacy:Knowledge of economic fluctuations and global trade dynamics equips individuals with economic literacy. This is essential for making informed financial decisions, understanding market trends, and navigating the complexities of a globalized economy.
10. Ethical Considerations: Awareness of ethical dilemmas and moral implications arising from global events encourages individuals to reflect on their values and beliefs. This, in turn, guides ethical decision-making in personal and professional contexts.
11. Technological Impact: Keeping abreast of technological advancements and their societal implications allows individuals to adapt to the evolving digital landscape. This awareness is crucial for harnessing the benefits of technology while mitigating potential risks and ethical concerns.
12. Legal and Human Rights Understanding: Knowledge of legal developments and human rights issues equips individuals to advocate for justice and fairness. It fosters a commitment to upholding fundamental rights and contributes to the collective pursuit of a just and equitable global society.
13. Media Literacy: In an era of information overload, being informed about world news helps develop media literacy skills. This involves discerning between reliable and unreliable sources, recognizing misinformation, and understanding the role of media in shaping public opinion.
14. Global Collaborations: Understanding global issues facilitates collaboration on an international scale. Young people, armed with a comprehensive understanding of shared challenges, are better positioned to engage in collaborative efforts that transcend national boundaries for the betterment of society.
In essence, staying informed about world news is an investment in personal and collective growth. It equips individuals, particularly the younger generation, with the tools necessary to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
I think there should be a Hub Discussion about "Media Trials". Whenever there's a conflict or court case under trial, the Media is often the first to announce someone "Guilty" without any notice from the court. Do media trials actually help in bringing the accused to justice? Or does it raise questions on the innocent and affect his mental health negatively? Media shapes public opinions. Thus, media trials is something that must be discussed upon.
I think there should be a HUB discussion on racism. I sports like football etc fans throw things at black players that's why I think there should be a discussion on how to stop racism.
I agree because... I agree to her because every human should be seen and treated equally.
So i stand for the motion that racism should be stopped.
Recently, I came across an article on how social media is affecting the development of kids. The article mentioned how the growing use of social media is making adolescents vulnerable to cyberbullying, mental health issues, and even stunting their communication skills. This led me to contemplate that there should be a Hub Discussion post about the Growing Influence of Media on Youth. Today, nine out of every ten teenagers are active on social media platforms and spend at least 2-3 hours on it, which shows how integral it is in our lives. There is one side of the media which sugarcoats information, presents the situation from one point of view, or presents sham content. This side makes children feel conscious of their lifestyle and lowers their self-esteem.
Whereas the other side provides youth with platforms to voice their opinion on global issues, spread more awareness, and helps bring urgency to pressing matters like climate change. This shows how two-faced today's social media world is and how important it is that we collectively find a way to deal with its pros and cons.
I think the topic we should discuss is women Rights. In some countries like Nigeria women and little children are treated badly. They have limited right and are not allowed to do anything.
In Africa women's education are believed to have ended in the kitchen because they are believed to be married off at some teenage point of their life.
Hi....!! The topic I'd like to introduce in the deliberation is "Teens and Parents".I suggested this topic because,A week before I just had a discussion with my parents on the different topics of this time period as a teen.....such as on CAREER,INSECURITIES,MATURITY,PHONE related....So I think that a topic which is going in our lives can be discussed.....,because this is a topic where everyone can represent their point of view,emotions,advice and keep up their thoughts...I know everyone has a perspective in their life as a teen......,And everyone here had an discussion with their parents for some or the other reason as a teen so can share it up.
I have heard a lot of of news about climate change and its harmful effects in the last few years. But one thing worried me a lot. That's news of the Ice melting in Antarctica. In particular, 2023 was the warmest summer in Antarctica. We all know that ice being to melt at 0 degree . As the ice in Antarctica began to melt. The melting of sea ice does not directly affect the sea level rise because ice is formed y the freezing of sea during the winter season. Most of the waters off the Antarctic coast are now ice-free, leaving the icebergs vulnerable to waves and warmer weather, the NSIDC said.
Antarctica freezes in winter and melts in summer every year. Antarctic and Greenland ice is melting rapidly due to global warming . White sea ice reflects 90 percent of sunlight back into space. But if the ice is reduced or not the sunlight will increase the temperature of the earth. Earlier in February last year, the amount of ice in Antarctica fell below two million square kilometers for the first time. We all can understand from this event that the increase in temperature can be fatal for humanity. A continuous rise in sea level can lead flooding in many areas . which can lead to extinction of many animal species. As the ice melts, some countries may start wars to establish their borders in the sea. Which can even change the direction of the world war. As a result of which chaos can start in the world.
The topic I would like to talk about is positive thinking and motivation.Positive thinking is really important.In a person there is always negative side and positive side.It depends fully on the person about which side of them will be out. when a person hears a motivational speech from others they can feel good but can't feel motivated unless they bear positive thoughts within themselves.There maybe huddles but we need positive thoughts to help fight those huddles.
Thank you
People from my country are undergoing the problem of traffic. It might seem like a very minor issue but trust me most of the people waste a lot of time in it. According to a trustable source an average human being spent 8 months of their life in traffic. Now that's a huge number isn't it? The reason behind traffic jams is private vehicles. Majority of people prefer using buying private vehicles. I agree to them but 2-3 vehicles from one family is a lot. I believe people should prefer public transport over their private vehicles for short travels. If people start using public vehicles than we can solve many problems such as
1] Traffic jams
2] Pollution
3] Owners of those vehicles are not financially that good, so they might gain profit etc.
The topic i want to be talked about is “domistic animal’s right” domistic animals be treated so bad they’re owners abuse them cats, dogs they are so cute they shouldn’t be treated badly. I believe this needs to change as animals are actually largely important . And some animals are loyal to they’re owner.
I think a Hub discussion post on the food crisis in America is an interesting topic. Our population continues to grow, and meeting the increasing demand for food becomes challenging with shortages and inflation. A notable concern is the ongoing shortage of baby formula, affecting families who rely on it for their infants. The decline in its production in 2023 could have had significant impacts, showing the need for awareness and potential solutions.
Furthermore, inflation has impacted essential food items, especially meats like steaks, ribs, and chicken, with prices increasing by $5-$10. To address these challenges, individuals could consider dietary changes, such as growing your own fruits and vegetables and starting meal plans. Community efforts, like distributing canned goods to those in need, could also contribute to alleviating the impact of the crisis. Overall, making this discussion on the Hub would provide a platform for diverse perspectives, possibly leading to collaborative solutions and increased awareness, even from those outside of America.
I would like to bring up a topic about child welfare, I am very sure that all of us here are children, and we all need to discuss about the welfare of other children in the world, some are abused, others are abandoned, and some do child labor instead of being educated like us and that is why I brought this up.
Some might ask my reasons and my answer to that question is because of the many children around the world that can contribute many things to the world with the right training. Some might ask why, and my answer is because children are humans just like everyone, their rights and welfare matter as much as other humans.
I think there should be a hub discussion on 'should strikes be allowed?' I mean, strikes are ways a group express themselves but yet when some groups go on strike, lives are at risk. What do you think?
Well for me, I think we should discuss on ''THE RATE AT WHICH ROBOTS ARE BEING USED PLACE OF HUMANS''
In some the modern banks, humans are being sacked or fired and replaced with robots. This also occur in restaurants whereby you can be sited and it would be a robot that would come over and ask you for your order.
This act is being practiced now due to the fact that they have some certain advantages over humans like:
1. They are more accurate
2. They are trustworthy
3. They are reliable. And there are so many other reasons.
But as this popular saying says :''EVERY ADVANTAGE HAS A DISADVANTAGE''
So it would have some disadvantages such as:
1.The rate of unemployment would be increased
2. It could lead to the extent of people taking their lives due to the fact that they are not able to carter for their families. etc
I encourage young people to stay informed about current events in their region and country. Knowing about local and national issues is crucial as it allows individuals to participate in civic discussions, make informed decisions, and contribute to the betterment of their communities. Topics such as environmental challenges, social justice issues, education reforms, and economic developments often impact the lives of young people directly. Being aware of these matters enables young individuals to actively engage in shaping the future, fostering a sense of responsibility and informed citizenship. Stay curious and seek reliable news sources to stay informed about issues that matter in your community and beyond.
A topic I feel that needs to be brung upon is "social media amongst teens", where there'd be discussions on whether it does any good for the current youth, if not why? maybe even include scenarios of, which side wanted to bring to attention. Many teenagers, tend to not pay attention to the dangers of social media, or when it is truly affecting them. On another note those who notice the flaws can get a point of view of those who feel there's not much danger to it. Another discussion that should be used is "Should teens be limited to social media access?", though it's a similar question as to the previous one, students can touch on that topic more and differently.
I think the topic, "Anxiety" should be added as a topic or "Mental Health" , anxiety could be a whole topic to consider in my opinion because many peers tend to not pay attention to anxiety affecting people commonly, for instance social anxiety, many scholars with social anxiety tend to experience; bullying, teasing, mocking, etc simply for keeping to themselves often. People don't always keep in mind that some of their classmates that don't talk much probably experience social anxiety. Another reason "Anxiety" could be focused on as a whole topic is, for adults that may feel it's not much of a problem. There could be a discussion of "Should people with anxiety have accommodations, why or why not?" , that discussion can help others share their own personal experiences with anxiety, others that may not agree could simply bring to attention why, this can bring controversy, yet help people see different lights. Another discussion to consider, "Why might people experience anxiety?", this discussion can simply bring more awareness and open other students with sympathy for others they may know that struggle with anxiety.
Mental Health is something that should be prioritized, many tend to not notice that, this is why "Mental Health" is a topic to be brought to attention. Although this generation is more open about mental health, there are still many others that may not be for it. Another reason is there being many mental disorders to be considerate about; depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, adhd, ocd, etc. There could be topics of specific disorders, or connections between them.
Furthermore, "Anxiety" falls under "Mental Health", therefore even if the topic "Mental Health" is made rather than "Anxiety", it'd be great if it's at least touches on "Anxiety" and it's need of awareness.
i suggest that there should be a hub on "TEENAGERS, ADDICTION TO SCREENS, EFFECTS AND ADVANTAGES"
This would give room for teenagers with addiction to screens, a reminder about the advantages
I think there should be a discussion on the "Bermuda triangle" this would encourage other learners on the hub to research on what the "Bermuda triangle" is, and what happens above the Bermuda triangle.
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I would feel grateful to suggest the topic "Impacts of emerging technologies". Since we are well known about the Brights and dulls of these technologies, yet there are or can be something important left for our sight. Though the impact of emerging technologies is transformative, reshaping our thoughts and our lifestyle, yet they also pose challenges like employment and ethical considerations. So, this topic catches a good eye.
Hello! I would like to address an important matter that has been troubling me. I am sure you have heard about the incident where protesters defaced the Mona Lisa by throwing soup on it. In my opinion, this is not just a matter of art versus vandalism, but rather a matter of respecting priceless pieces of art and cultural heritage. The fact that the protesters did it twice raises serious concerns about their intentions and motives. Although the painting was not damaged, it is still a matter of grave concern that such an incident could occur. This is not the first time such an incident has happened, and it is high time that we take a stand against acts of vandalism. I strongly believe that the government or local police should intervene and take necessary measures to ensure that such incidents do not happen again. We cannot let such acts of vandalism go unchecked and risk losing our cultural heritage. What do you think? Should we take a stand against such incidents, or do you think that they are necessary to bring attention to real-world issues?
I think that there should be a student hub post about Japan. This country is facing many challenges, such as daily earthquakes. However, they have managed to overcome these natural disasters due to their earthquake-proof building standards set by the law. Japan is a well-developed country. Recently, our school sent some of its teachers and students on a trip to Japan. They visited Soka University, where they noticed that each student had a pillow in their backpack. The reason behind this is that in case of an earthquake, they can use the pillow to protect themselves. Japan is considered one of the safest countries in the world, where robbery is very rare. Our teachers shared numerous positive experiences about Japan and how they can overcome their problems. In conclusion, I suggest making this topic a part of our student hub post, so that everyone can share their thoughts on it.
I think there should be a hub discussion post about Indian freedom fighters. These brave individuals fought against the British and gave us the freedom we enjoy today. Some of the notable Indian freedom fighters include Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Ram Prasad Bismil, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rani Laxmi Bai, Mangal Pandey, and Nana Sahib. Mahatma Gandhi believed in non-violence and considered it a weapon of the strong. Bhagat Singh was a vocal critic of British rule and played a significant role in India's independence movement. Many other freedom fighters also sacrificed their lives for our nation. If this becomes a student hub discussion post, topical talkers can share their thoughts and insights on these great leaders and their contributions to India's freedom struggle.
I wanted to suggest talking about reversing the XL bully ban in the Uk. Contrary to common misconceptions, XL Bullies are not inherently aggressive. They are often protective but also known for their loyalty and affection, I know an XL bully myself that is an absolute angel, a personality like a golden retriever their playful and happy personality fills the room.
So many XL bullies are being put down due to the overcrowding of dog shelters. Because the common misconceptions and the unresponsible dog owners. XL bullies are being abandoned because dog owners don't problems and scared of being prosecuted. It is the governments' fault of banning them. Studies show, XL bullies have the same amount of aggression as a German Sheperd, Dalmatians, Jack Russel Terriers, Perro de Presa Canario. They say not to judge to book by its cover but is has by the Uk government, this really upsets me.
The topic I would like to suggest is ‘debating the pros and cons of incorporating technology into education’.
In today’s changing world, technology is something all of us are using to the fullest and it has also become a big part of our education. During the pandemic especially, our education didn’t suffer much because of the technology we were so familiar with!
But at the same time, there are many drawbacks accompanied by using this technology, for example- the amount of screen time that may increase if we incorporate it into education. It may also become a distraction and we may use ‘education’ as an excuse to access other things.
So is the idea of incorporating technology into education a help or hindrance?
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I think there should be a special HUB discussion on [ CORRUPTION ] because people need to know about it and what is all about such as its punishment, how practicing it is wrong, and how they pressure themselves
I would love to suggest a topic that is "CHILD CLUB" because this year, my school had made a child club where we would raise awareness about children's right like we would make posters that says "Every children should be send to school for education", "Education is needed for everyone", etc. It has also enhance my leadership skills. It was really fun to do sanitation and keep our surroundings clean. My friends also loved the idea. So, I thought that maybe other school also can make child club and raise awareness in the place they live.
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I think that there should be a discussion post on the Student Hub about farmers and their contributions to agriculture. Farmers provide us with the food we eat every day, despite facing challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and irrigation issues. They play a major role in the country's economic progress, as they produce the majority of the world's food supply, including crops, rice, and other food products. However, farmers are facing many problems, including financial constraints that hinder their ability to cultivate crops. By reducing food waste and showing respect to farmers, we can help them. I believe that making this topic a discussion post on the Student Hub would allow everyone to share their thoughts about it.
The topic I will like to suggest is ' 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 ' in my opinion a student should not be judged on their caste or economic status because it is against our Indian Constitution and a fair way to judge a student is to judge their skills, enthusiasm , discipline academic achievement etc. A student can face issues while being judged on these things are they will only get limited opportunities, they will get discriminated from their classmates which will lead them to mental stress impact on self esteem and they will not reach their full potential . Discriminating is against the 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟭𝟱 of(Indian Constitution) People still face these types of discrimination in rural areas . A student belonging to a poor economics status Might face issues like less resources because of poor household wealth but it doesn't mean that they are not capable of studying or getting respect.
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I think that there should be a student hub discussion post about Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a form of harassment where one or more people intentionally use digital platforms to repeatedly harm others. This can lead to various issues for the victim. However, we can prevent it by blocking cyberbullies through user settings, reporting cyberbullying to site admins, and other methods. If we have this topic as a student hub discussion, everyone can share their ideas on how to protect themselves from cyberbullying.
The topic I'd choose for discussion is "mobiles phones and effects of it in environment". So as we all know that many and different types of electric gadgets and devices are being used by whole people around the world in this era. It is effecting us in both negative and positive way. But how and why?
• Is it good to use electric gadgets like mobile, phones, tabs, computer, laptop etc..etc as much as we want for entertainment? If yes why and if no also why?
• How youths/adolescents should manage their screen time?
•How does it effects in our health?
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Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Artificial intelligence is now being used in Bangladesh's traffic system as well. As the number of traffic police in Bangladesh is less, they cannot properly enforce the traffic laws everywhere. Bangladesh government has employed artificial intelligence as an assistant to the traffic police. Artificial intelligence will also take care of these elements breaking traffic police rules. They will perform strict duties in activities like enforcing traffic laws, slow speeding vehicles, checking proper license, stopping the movement of defective vehicles. They will improve and enrich the traffic and road communication sector. Accident free Bangladesh will be developed with the help of artificial intelligence
I would love to have a discussion on "Famous paintings and protesters" because I heard that some protesters had thrown soup at the Mona Lisa in France. I was wondering why do they had to do that to the painting. The protesters did not have to throw soup in the museum where the Mona Lisa is, I think they could just simply tell people what they think, not wasting food. This event got me thinking, what is the relationship between famous paintings and the protesters? Is it because the protesters did not like that particular painting? Or is it that they think what they do can get people's attention? I would love to know what other topical talkers think about this.
The topic I suggest is the population growth . It must be discussed because of poverty . The poverty rate of the world is 23.6 percent . When the number of deaths are decreasing so the number of births should not be increased, the number of deaths and births must be in an equivalent number ie .
It also harms the environment as much as pollution increases the number of houses built the forests are cut . So pollution is also increasing within the population.
Also Overpopulation leads to effects of population growth on rising unemployment the demands of jobs Overpopulation also leads to less income , healthcare facilities are getting worse lack of good hospitals , crimes are getting increased , inequality is increasing between rich people and poor people.
My opinion says that the people must accept one child policy
We can control it by women empowerment because it is essential to health and social development and it will improve community ,we can improve healthcare facilities by doing treatments at a low cost.
Thank you
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I think there should be a HUB discussion on "the corruption of Nigeria". In Nigeria, it can affect different aspects of society, like politics, business, and even everyday life. It's important to have transparency, accountability, and strong institutions to combat corruption. Many organizations and individuals are working together to fight against it and promote a more fair and just society.
Why should there be inequality between men and women, or boys and girls. We all have rights, and we deserve to be treated equally. So, I feel frustrated most time when, I am denied of doing what I passionately love to do just because I am a girl. For example, boys are allowed to play football four times in a week, but girls are only allowed to play twice. We also have football academy for boys but none for girls. I'd love to suggest the topic GENDER INEAQUALITY.
The topic I suggest is the population growth . It must be discussed because of poverty . The poverty rate of the world is 23.6 percent . When the number of deaths are decreasing so the number of births should not be increased, the number of deaths and births must be in an equivalent number ie .
It also harms the environment as much as pollution increases the number of houses built the forests are cut . So pollution is also increasing within the population.
Also Overpopulation leads to effects of population growth on rising unemployment the demands of jobs Overpopulation also leads to less income , healthcare facilities are getting worse lack of good hospitals , crimes are getting increased , inequality is increasing between rich people and poor people.
My opinion says that the people must accept one child policy
We can control it by women empowerment because it is essential to health and social development and it will improve community ,we can improve healthcare facilities by doing treatments at a low cost.
Thank you
By dazzling _ladder
My topic idea would be young people and social media. I know everyone is kind of tired of hearing about that topic but I feel like there has been a shift to young people also getting sick of social media and constant comparison. You're comparing your whole life to someone's highlight reel and I would be interested to know how other teenagers feel about social media in their day to day lives. That's why I think "Ways to improve your relationship with your phone/ways to get off your phone more" would be an interesting topic for discussion.
I believe that one of the discussions should be respect and disrespect in education.Many teachers and adults believe that they are more superior than the students and children.They think that the students will not respond to the disrespect that the teachers give towards them.This is a big discussion that many people don't dare to talk about that can and could help a lot of students out.This is a discussion I believe should be talked about rather than other things resorting to education.Lets focus on how teachers feel like they are in the position or bigger source than the students are and belittle them most of the time.
I would like to suggest a discussion about, if we can leave in a world without armies, well without armies there will never be a threat of invasion because more than 2o other countries lack armies, making them easy to be attacked or targeted, whiles some other countries don't have because they cannot afford one, thus do you think the world will be peaceful with armies? or do you think we need an army to attain peace?
Lately we have been discussing the topics related to eco system but I have observed that nobody is talking about sea animals. It may seem like a small topic but don't you all think it should be given more attention? Who know how much amount of garbage is dumped in ocean every year. Apart from destroying their eco system there are still many people who hunt them for collection. According to a trusted website there where over 22500 blue whales in the world but the number has decreased to 10-25000. Now that's a huge loss. Not only blue whales but also many other marine animals, plants and other creatures are affected negatively by us.
An important issue! What could be discussed about this topic?
There are many points to it such as
1] Government should put a ban on killing of sea animals for hobbies
2] We should try our best to keep the ocean clean
3] Try to keep the dumping of plastic minimum in sea water
4] Try to stop overfishing
5] Breed the types of sea creatures which are going extinct etc.
Rightly said contemplative_fly, I strongly agree with you, because;
To protect our oceans and the sea creatures within them, we need to take action. First, we should ban killing sea animals for hobbies. It's important to keep the ocean clean and minimize plastic dumping to preserve the marine ecosystem. Overfishing must be stopped to maintain balanced fish populations. Breeding endangered sea creatures can help prevent their extinction.
Supporting sustainable fishing practices is crucial. By raising awareness and educating others about ocean conservation, we can inspire positive change. Reducing our carbon footprint is essential to combat climate change's impact on marine life. Contributing to conservation organizations and advocating for policy changes are effective ways to protect our oceans.
Together, let's make a difference and safeguard our oceans for future generations!
A topic that I would want to discuss is " whether Barbie is a good example of a role model?". I chose this topic as if a little kid was watching a barbie series or movie they would think that life is is perfect and easy. Barbie will most likely increase children internalising the societal expectations for thinness to judge their own bodies, which is an important risk factor for developing body dissatisfaction. This topic questions whether the character is a harmless person or if they are a bad role model as she shows unrealistic perfection, does not have a realistic body image, and encourages greed and people to waste money.
hello everyone,
I think child marriage is a social problem. It brings disaster to the lives of all the common people living in the society. Laws are not enough to prevent child marriage. The law is trying its best to stop child marriage. Child marriage is currently being curbed if not eradicated due to artificial intelligence providing various critical call services. By making various awareness posts against child marriage, we can spread its strict laws everywhere through social media. Artificial intelligence has a beneficial contribution to prevent child marriage.
I'd really enjoy having a section about the other topics here. So then, we can have a specific area to put AI, Eco-Anxiety, Prisons in Ecuador, and other topic concerns that we have seen in-person or have seen on the news in our area. I have things to share that I have seen in-person that relate to the other topics. The other topics require us to have what is requested in our text, and it doesn't very much show that we can share our personal experiences.
I would like to suggest a discussion about "Skills development". In this discussion we should get other's ideas about what useful skills can be used in the development and mentioning the reasons and if these skills can be utilized in different places with different conditions. The discussions should also talk about how we can improve these skills and who can use them and for what.
A topic that I would like to suggest is, "Should Plastic Straws Be Banned?" This topic has been a recent debate as some people believe that plastic straws should be banned as they contribute to plastic pollution, cause climate change, and harm marine life. Meanwhile, others believe that plastic straws should not be banned as plastic straws aren’t the main reason for climate change or plastic pollution, are a more efficient way to not be exposed to germs, and have more accessibility. In conclusion, this is a debate that I would love to get more attention as it plays a really important part in our lives.
The topic I would like to suggest is food safety because ,Food is life. Without food, it is difficult for humans or organisms to survive. But many people have turned one of the five human needs into a commercial market, as they are constantly creating and producing different varieties of vegetables, fruits and fake substitutes for food, as well as the food industry's dependence on chemical fertilizers and the proliferation of fake and shoddy products. Food profoundly affects the way we live our lives. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers leads to soil degradation, water pollution and reduced nutritional quality of crops, while fake foods high in sugar, unhealthy fats and artificial additives contribute to chronic disease and obesity. This trend not only threatens human health, but also environmental sustainability and cultural diversity. Addressing these issues are necessary because this will affect our future in various way. Therefore as this industry is continuously growing and it is a huge threat for the upcoming future a discussion on the food safety and the impact of artificial made food is not only crucial but necessary
I completely agree with you fantastic_song.
Food safety is indeed a crucial and necessary topic to discuss. Food plays a vital role in our lives, and it's important to ensure that the food we consume is safe and healthy. The commercialization of the food market and the proliferation of fake and unhealthy food products pose significant threats to our health, the environment, and cultural diversity. Addressing these issues is essential for our future well-being. A discussion on food safety and the impact of artificial food is a great way to raise awareness and explore solutions. Let's continue to advocate for safe and sustainable food practices!
I would like to suggest TOO YOUNG TO HAVE A PHONE? As lots of children are getting into trouble with messages they receive and send on their phones. I have heard a lot about people the dangers of children being asked for personal information so they can hack or worse.
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I will like us to have a discussion on the hub about "gender equality". Gender equality is a topic I will want to be discussed on the hub because I am so sick and tired of people saying that a specific job is for a specific gender. As we are entering a new world we should also be changing our old mindset such as the ones happening in Nigeria that women are not allowed to go to school, saying that only men can do labour intensive jobs, not allowing women take active part in politics, etc.
Thank You.
The topic I would like to discuss about would be "Size Discrimination". While bullying and ostracism on body shaming has reduced, it has taken a different form. It now comes as "Friendly jokes" or "Nicknames" or "Little Taunts".
Body shaming has now taken an unrecognisable form, of comments...
I would like the world to know that NO ONE has ANY RIGHT to comment on the physical appearance of ANYONE! You cannot tease them, joke about it with them or even make a statement about it, regardless of the other person being fine with it.
In whatever form it may be, it is still oral bullying.
We need to talk about this...About how we don't even understand the gravity of it.
You're absolutely right! Size discrimination is a serious issue that often goes unrecognized. Even if it's disguised as friendly jokes or nicknames, it's still a form of bullying and can have a significant impact on someone's self-esteem and mental well-being. It's important for us to have open conversations about this and raise awareness about the gravity of size discrimination. No one has the right to comment on someone's physical appearance, and we should all strive to create a more inclusive and accepting society. Let's keep talking about it and working towards a world where everyone feels respected and valued, regardless of their size.
I think there should be a Hub discussion about "government systems " because it would be beneficial as it would teach students about the various obstacles that the leaders encounter, how they should lead others and more about the political government systems. It will be beneficial for them to understand the various political systems used by other nations. Learning more about government is fascinating and vital as it will increase your knowledge of your own nation. According to my teachers if you study 📖 government you'll like to be a politician. THANK YOU
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The topic I'd like to suggest as a hub post is STIGMATISATION. Firstly, Stigmatisation is the act of treating someone differently or ''calling them out'' based on the way they act. These characteristics can include mental health, physical abilities or anything that distinguishes one group of people from the other.
I think this topic should be discussed because a lot of us do this unconsciously without realising we are hurting the feelings of those around us. When a person is stigmatised, they can develop mental health issues like depression or social anxiety. People should put themselves in other's shoes before labelling them as ''different''.
Stigmatisation is something everyone of every age group does and it should not be taught to only a selection of people. It irritates me to see someone pushed away from society just because of their characteristics -something they cannot even control.
To strengthen the connection between everyone in the world, we must all strive to create an environment where people feel confident enough to come out about their problems instead of keeping inside and hating themselves for something they cannot control.
A topic I would want to discuss about is Conflict Around the World. There are many reasons why countries have embargoes or doesn't like each other at all. So, we should be able to know the real reasons why we have those conflicts and ways we should be able to compromise together.
I would like to suggest the topic of JOB and PROFESSIONS, as many people dream to have a good job but may not know where to begin. This topic is significant because it can guide people towards their desired career path when they reach the appropriate age to start pursuing their dreams.It can talk about apprenticeship/internships. Have a good day!
I agree because... Unemployment is a really major problem all over the world. Either there are many people willing to work, but not enough places to work or people just don't know where to find those jobs. There are many professions nowadays. As humanity is advancing, jobs are increasing. The problem is the fact that people do not start thinking about their future early. People wait until the dire and last moments because they do not know where to begin when it comes to pursuing their dreams.
The best way to acquire a good job is to start planning early. This simply means that people should learn to stay focused on their dreams. Where people get it wrong is the fact that staying focussed is not the only thing required, people also need to stay focussed on what is needed to achieve it. People need to focus on what they can do each day to move toward their dreams. Motivation is also really important when it comes to finding a good job.
I really like your suggestion considerate_snail and also think it should become a discussion.
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The news caught my attention that America launched nuclear bomb in space. It was the time when America launched nuclear bomb in space on time 11:00:09 Pm on July 8,1962 it got blasted at 400 km away from Earth but when it got blasted whole America got shocked because scientist made this bomb with too much of E M P meaning electro magnetics pulse and it seen from the land too and for ten minutes night become bright sky like sun has came in sky instead of moon.
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The topic that I would like to suggest is "Reel or Real". Today most people especially youngsters get so mixed up in the reel world of social media that they forget the real world exists. So many teenagers today care only about their follower count. Today people have started to act nicely on social media when in real life they might be the opposite. Screen time of teenagers is increasing day by day and people are getting completely absorbed in the world of social media. People on social media glorify their lives and show only the happy moments and when people watch this they compare it to their lives and become sad and worried. I think people's focus today has shifted towards the reel world where almost everything is fake. As a result people sometimes are given false hopes that everything in their life would be good. Social media was supposed to connect people but instead, it is disconnecting people from their real life. I think it is important that we learn about the difference between reel and real. So I would like us, students to discuss about the topic which concerns people and especially teenagers the most today.
I think we should discuss the health benefits in food but the dangers in some like fast foods or supermarkets near and animals products as 4% of chicken contain salmonella and 10%contain ecoli deseases
In my own opinion, I believe there should be a general hub discussion on '' Sports''. Like, it's widespread in my town and all over the world. You can't go anywhere without hearing about sports, it's everywhere. in school, on TV, even when you're chatting with friends. Sports is just so important.
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The topic I would want to suggest is “Should there be uniforms?”. I often find myself surrounded by that question as my friends seem to wonder it and I believe the question is very controversial. I also find myself hearing people complain about uniform and I would love to know if people feel the same.
A topic i would like to suggest is 'growing future'. Many young people are not supported after school with their careers as they are put in a set system in school which teaches you a very limitted set of skills and doesn't prepare you to be a worker. Young people have opportunities to be on top but are brought down and have that ripped from their dreams. We are trained to listen, follow, copy , do as you are told, instead of how to lead. Where's the training to be forward thinking and planning. Where's the training to invent new businesses and companies and products?
A growing future would help young people have an idea and better chance at life. Having people discuss this could allow the younger people to take in some experiences and suggestions.
I disagree because... one can never become a good leader without the skill of listening and following . Only when we learn these self disciplinary activities at school in the tender age , we can bloom out to be a good leader
The topic that I feel we all can best relate to and would all agree to discuss upon is "THE FINE LINE BETWEEN HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY COPETITION". Every student grows up in a competitive environment right from competing to score more marks in a test to competing for jobs, we even in this festival are directly competing against each other to gain more stars than others!!! Actually competition is a great motivator which helps us push past our limits and help us grow enormously but at the same time it is important to make sure that even if we don't win we still have the courage to accept our defeat and don't spread any hate or negativity about others, unhealthy competition can cause a lot of damage to one's mental health which in extreme cases can even lead to sucide!!! But still people are unaware about the gravity of the matter and therefore we should have a discussion on the same exploring more about the topic.
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I believe it is crucial to initiate a hub discussion on the topic of modernity versus culture/tradition. With the passage of time, we are witnessing the gradual disappearance of our cultural heritage and traditional practices. It seems that we have become indifferent towards our cultural way of life and the invaluable contributions it offers. This concerning trend must be addressed promptly, as our culture defines our identity and losing it would mean losing our very essence. Therefore, it is imperative that we raise awareness about the erosion of our culture, as this realization may inspire individuals to actively participate in cultural preservation efforts and strive for a harmonious coexistence between modernity and tradition.
The rapid advancement of modernity has undoubtedly brought numerous benefits and advancements to our society. Technological innovations, scientific discoveries, and global connectivity have revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact. However, amidst this progress, we must not overlook the importance of our cultural heritage. Our culture encompasses our language, customs, traditions, arts, and values, which have been passed down through generations. It is a reflection of our history, our struggles, and our triumphs. Neglecting our culture would mean severing our ties to our roots and disregarding the wisdom and knowledge accumulated over centuries.
The erosion of culture can be attributed to various factors. Globalization, urbanization, and the influence of Western ideals have played a significant role in diluting traditional practices and values. Younger generations are increasingly disconnected from their cultural heritage, as they are exposed to a homogenized global culture through media and technology. The allure of modernity often overshadows the importance of preserving our cultural identity, leading to a decline in traditional practices and a loss of cultural diversity.
To reverse this trend, it is crucial to create a hub discussion that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations about the significance of culture and tradition. This platform can serve as a catalyst for raising awareness and fostering a sense of responsibility towards cultural preservation. By highlighting the value of our cultural heritage, we can inspire individuals to actively participate in initiatives that promote and safeguard our traditions.
Finding a balance between modernity and tradition is essential for the sustainable development of our society. Embracing modernity does not mean abandoning our cultural roots; rather, it should be a harmonious integration of the two. By preserving our cultural practices, we can ensure that future generations have a strong foundation to build upon. This balance can be achieved through education, community engagement, and the promotion of cultural events and festivals.
A topic I think should be published is “Kids in Danger” because there is a lot of news talking about how kids are getting kidnapped and other dangerous scenarios that people complain about. I also think this topic should be published because there might be a lot of people that want to talk about what has been going on with kids getting involved in dangerous situations. If this becomes a topic we may be able to suggest a way to change our environment and future kids from dangerous activity.
Most kids that face all kid of dangers, don't you think their parents are responsible in most cases. An example is parents that enroll their kids in borden school instead of day school.
Making your kid stay away from you is not a great idea as a parent,most children suffers from this mishap and end up feeling neglected by the people they love.parent should take it upon their self to raise their kid .most students are bullied,not fed well and face all sought of emotional damage,due to lack of parental care.in other to reduce the danger kid face parents will play a big role in this .
Interesting ideas. Can you tell us where you found your evidence?
I want to suggest the topic about MENTAL HEALTH ,how to deal with everyday problems and stress. How it is affecting young people and what we can do to feel good, how we can deal with emotions.
EXACTLY! One recent news story out of Nigeria revolves around the ongoing protests against police brutality and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) within the Nigerian Police Force. The protests began earlier this month after a video circulated online showing SARS officers shooting a man in Delta State. The protests quickly spread across the country and have continued for several weeks.
The protestors are calling for the dissolution of SARS and for police reform more broadly. They claim that SARS officers have committed a range of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and extortion. The Nigerian government has responded by disbanded SARS, but protests have continued, as people are calling for wider police reform and accountability.
This story raises important questions about police accountability and reform in the country, as well as broader issues related to human rights and democracy. A potential discussion could explore:
1. What are the root causes of police brutality in Nigeria? How do issues like corruption, poverty, and inequality contribute to the problem?
2. How effective are protests as a means of creating change in Nigeria? What other avenues might be available for citizens to have their voices heard and implement change?
3. What role can international pressure and attention play in pushing for police accountability in Nigeria? Are there examples of similar situations in other countries that may be relevant?
4. How can police reform be achieved in a way that ensures the safety and protection of citizens while also respecting the rights and responsibilities of law enforcement?
These are just a few potential avenues of discussion related to this news story.
This particular story has garnered significant attention both within Nigeria and around the world. The protests have been largely peaceful, but there have been reports of violence on both sides, with some protestors and police officers sustaining injuries. The Nigerian authorities have also been accused of using excessive force against protestors.
In response to the protests, the Nigerian government announced the formation of a new police unit called the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) to replace SARS. However, many protestors have criticized this move, arguing that it does not address the underlying issues with policing in Nigeria and that SWAT will simply continue the abuses of SARS.
The protests have also sparked discussions about broader issues of democracy and government accountability in Nigeria. Some activists have criticized President Muhamadu Buhari for his handling of the protests, arguing that his administration has not done enough to address police brutality and to protect the rights of citizens to protest peacefully. Others have praised the activism of young Nigerians and called for their voices to be heard and respected.
Overall, this news story highlights important issues related to policing, human rights, and democracy in Nigeria. It also speaks to broader global trends of citizen activism and political change.
This are my little news story in my country ... THANK YOU.
I think that a good topic to discuss would be "Humanity's Impact." We can always talk about how Earth is dying and the world is ending, but we can only ever talk about what is happening rather than what actually causes it. The glaciers melting scientific studies have said that humans have done it due to the amount of carbon dioxide being released from the increase of cars on the roads. Adding to the humans and animal rights section, how we severely impact animals lives as well as our own from chopping down tree by tree thus forcing animals to extinction, and when these animals get pushed to extinction they disrupt the ecosystem that is set in place by nature. If we have a section in which we could discuss our impact on earth and ourselves, we can further our knowledge on what we should and shouldn't do more often.
The topic I would suggest is " FAKE NEWS" . I suggested this topic because they have been a lot of fake news and this go me thinking.
The impact of fake news in the society. Who do Fake News affect the most. How can the production of fake news be stopped,and who are to blame for fake news is it the people that gets news from insecured site or the people who produces it, WHO ARE TO BE BLAMED.
I would like to suggest a hub discussion on the Influence of movies and social media on our lives. Its impact can be both negative and positive. There are many movies or social media trends which affected many innocent people. In Mumbai, eight men posing as income tax officers with fake credentials, stole 1.5 Crore from a garment dealer’s house. What’s more unsettling is that the film “Special 26” drew inspiration for this crime, it is not the only one. In 2006 a movie came, named “Dhoom” in which the lead actor John Abraham robs a casino. Tragically, this inspired a group of four bikers to attempt a bank heist in Kerala. Later, they confessed that their decision was influenced by this movie. Movies are not only one to influence ones thought, social media also plays a crucial role in shaping people’s mind.
During the covid-19 pandemic, use of social media has drastically increased, especially by children. During this time period a TikTok challenge gained much popularity, which involves deliberately tying belts, cords and other ligatures around one’s neck to experience so called, “High”. These challenges are affecting teenagers drastically. It is not the only one, there are several more challenges. These challenges/trends are effecting people both mentally and physically.
There are many good effects of good, decent movies and the social media content, but aren’t we supposed to keep an eye on the negative side?
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In today's society, women are being deprived and criticized in various ways. Nowadays, from the playground to the school, women are being physically assaulted and abused. Which is happening in front of people's eyes. Some fraudsters are cheating women by taking advantage of their bodies and helplessness. They are raining these crimes due to lack of proper peace. At present, all the negative effects on women in the society are being informed and awareness advertisements are being given to everyone with the help of artificial intelligence and social media. As a result, criminals will be afraid to commit crimes and crimes are gradually decreasing.
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I think politics has changed significantly because of artificial intelligence. In the past, people would count votes by hand and press the tip. Which could easily be stolen and illegally won by one side. But now EBM help is able to accurately count votes and stop fake votes. Due to which people are able to make themselves better and prosperous by electing their preferred candidates. They are able to protect their civil rights.
The topic I want to suggest is "Standardized age ratings: good or bad?". This particular topic is brought up a lot in the media, since everybody is different, that difference makes effectively putting standardized age ratings hard, because some things that may be traumatic to someone, may be normal to someone else.
Also injecting these age ratings into our daily lives is not an accurate representation of a person's abilities or skills. There are some 14 year-old kids that are smarter than most humans to have ever lived.
There are some things that should always have age ratings, like food, alcohol, use of addictive substances without the supervision of a doctor and engaging in marriage. These are all things that certain age groups should never have to see or do.
On the other hand, there are things that should never have an age limit, like education. As long as a specific child has shown themselves capable doing things that their age group are not expected to do, then they can pursue higher levels of education.
So my verdict is this: Age ratings are as good as the thing that they are rating, and the people they are advertising to.
We have been talking about wars and fights but we've only been thinking of it on a large scale which is International Wars. I really believe we need to think of things on a smaller scale. Something like... DOMESTIC CONFLICT. Domestic Conflict is something that occurs everywhere. It can occur between two or more persons who are related in different ways. Conflict doesn't only categorise wars, it also involve stuff like arguments between you and a friend. A conversation in which two people disagree is also considered conflict. Conflict is something that is natural. People will have to argue because we all have different opinions and we all need to make our opinions known. Something people do not know is the fact that though conflict has disadvantages like the fact that it can disrupt the normal day to day activities, it also has a lot of advantages. People always see conflict as something that is negative and disrupts the smooth operations of a community. However, not every conflict is destructive. Did you know that conflict can often lead to better outcomes and more innovative ideas. Conflict can also build relationships. Want to know how? Well, conflict allows the two different parties to have an open and honest discussion, which builds trust in relationships. Conflict also encourages people to grow both as humans and in their communication skills. People become less aggressive once they say their minds. This can be done through conflict, therefore, conflict can help people become more open and less aggressive. I would really like to hear other opinions on conflict.
The topic that I think would make a great discussion is the concept of STRIKE. This is because I heard news of workers going on strike.
So the effects of workers going on strike both the advantages and the disadvantages, why do workers go on strike, if workers go on strike who does it affects the most is it the workers or the organization, and how can the issues of STRIKE be addressed.
I think these are points that can make a great discussion on the hub. I would be glad if the concept of STRIKE turns out to be a good and great hub discussion, because it is one of the major topic that needs an answer,.with the idea of other topical talkers I think that there will be solutions to the points I stated earlier.
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The topic that I think would make a great discussion is the concept of STRIKE. This is because I heard news of workers going on strike.
So the effects of workers going on strike both the advantages and the disadvantages, why do workers go on strike, if workers go on strike who does it affects the most is it the workers or the organization, and how can the issues of STRIKE be addressed.
I think these are points that can make a great discussion on the hub. I would be glad if the concept of STRIKE turns out to be a good and great hub discussion, because it is one of the major topic that needs an answer,.with the idea of other topical talkers I think that there will be solutions to the points I stated earlier.
THANK YOU.
Here are a few additional things we could discuss:
- What are the legal rights of workers who go on strike?
- How does going on strike affect the economy?
- What are the consequences of long-term strikes?
- Is STRIKE a viable way to address workers' grievances?
- How do employers respond to STRIKE?
- How do governments respond to STRIKE?
- Are there any alternatives to STRIKE?
- Can STRIKE be considered a form of protest or civil disobedience?
We could also discuss the historical context of STRIKE, and how it has evolved over time. For example, we could look at the history of labor movements in the US, UK, and other countries. We could also discuss the impact of unions on the concept of STRIKE. Additionally, we could explore the role of technology in STRIKE, and how it has changed over time.
Finally, we could discuss the ethical considerations of STRIKE. For example, is it right to disrupt the economy and cause hardship for others in order to make a point? And what about the impact on essential services, such as Healthcare.
The topic I would suggest it that is there still need for military rule in this democratic world.
But I don't think that there's need for a military system of government because I'm the Military system citizens of the country will have only limited right and there will be nothing like the UDHR in a military compared to a democratic system where people have rights like the right to vote and be voted forz but in the military there's nothing like right to vote and be voted for.
I think this will make a great discussion because some countries are operating the system presently.
Your proposed topic on the need for military rule in a democratic world is indeed thought-provoking. The comparison between military and democratic systems, particularly in terms of citizen rights and governance structures, raises important considerations about the balance between security and freedom.
Highlighting the differences in citizen rights, such as the right to vote and be voted for, between military and democratic systems can foster a deeper understanding of the implications of each form of governance. Discussing the experiences of countries currently operating under military rule can provide valuable insights into the challenges and complexities involved in such systems.
Exploring whether military rule is still necessary in today's democratic world and examining the potential trade-offs between security and individual freedoms can lead to meaningful discussions about the future of governance and democracy. Thank you for suggesting this compelling topic!
I would like to propose a topic titled 'The Impact of Mindset on Problem-Solving Skills.' Many people today have a fixed mindset, which hinders their problem-solving abilities. I believe it would be interesting for my colleagues to discuss how individuals with a growth mindset can help those with a fixed mindset improve their problem-solving skills.
What I would really love to discuss is 'SHOULD CHILDREN BE ABLE TO GO ON TO SOCIAL MEDIA?'.The reason I want to talk about this is that many children are already using social media and would naturally want to defend the point that they will be able to keep on using it.On the other hand, some people are not really in to social media so may have varied answers but children who think it's just silly a debate will start to merge.I trully believe that this debate could go a long way unlike other topics.
Nice one benevolent sheep, children should not be allowed to use social media,it has an adverse effects on their mental health.social media do have a positive and Negative impact on the society.but for children their is an higher risk of brain damage.
Spending too much time on social media can lead to eating disorder,low self esteem, cyber bullying, misinformation, comparison and inappropriate contents.
EATING DISORDER:A child that is always on social media will always miss his or her meal,and not eating adequately can be very harmful to our health most especially children,such child is prone to all sought of illness e.g ulcer
LOW SELF-ESTEEM:Most children who are very active on social media,they are always scared of face to face conversation because they are not bold.
With all this negative vices it will instill in our children, should parents still give their children access to social media.
Some might need them to make research or so,but thank God for technology in every smart phone or television parents can control the content they want their children to see,it is programmed already you just need to set it.
I think all parents that allow their kids use social media should make use of this parental control guide.
Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. Is it the case that all children who use social media will end up with eating disorders and/or low self esteem? Are there any advantages of children using social media?
Sure thing! Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on children. It's not true that all kids who use social media will have eating disorders or low self-esteem. There are advantages too, like staying connected, learning opportunities, creativity, and cultural awareness. But it's important for parents to guide and monitor their children's social media use. What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks for the comment,I learnt so much about the details of social media in just one comment.I really will take this information in and the way you set it out for more topics.
Thanks admirable_butterfly
I think there should be a hub discussion post about Exam pressure on students. Today, with increasing competition exams are getting tougher day by day. Some students get extremely scared and can't cope with the pressure. Further, many parents put much pressure and expectations on their children. When the children can't meet these expectations, they take some steps which can not be reversed. Exam anxiety and its aftereffects are widespread today. If students don't score their desired marks then sometimes they run away from home or take different steps.
I think if we students discuss how to handle the anxiety before taking exams and the anxiety after we get our results, we would be able to help each other. Hence I think there should be a hub discussion post on this.
As my opinion, There are many issues in Bangladesh. Some of the issues in Bangladesh include poverty, political instability, human rights abuses, climate change impacts (such as flooding and cyclones), and labor rights issues in the garment industry. Other young people should know about these issues because they affect millions of lives and understanding them can lead to empathy, advocacy, and potential solutions.
Discussion/Debate Question on Eco Anxiety:
"Given Bangladesh's vulnerability to climate change impacts like flooding and cyclones, how can the government and society address the rising eco-anxiety among its citizens, particularly the youth, and foster resilience and adaptation?
These questions can lead toaging discussions or debates that explore various perspectives on the complex issues facing Bangladesh today.
Hi I think there should be a Hub discussion about "DRUG TRAFFICKING" because this act has become a great problem all around the world and especially in my country Nigeria and it is almost becoming a legal thing in my country because the officials are doing nothing about it and are even taking bribes from the drug pushers, so I will like it if we discuss about this topic so that we can share our opinions and enlighten ourselves about "DRUG TRAFFICKING".
Interesting ideas. Can you tell us where you found your sources?
Thank you Chloe @ Topical Talk. The idea just came to my mind yesterday and I just thought it will be good if we discuss about it and hear other students opinions.
One topic that has emerged the last few years and seems to be popular is veganism. It is a rather controversial issue in some countries because it is also connected with animal cruelty.
So we could elaborate on the question whether veganisn is beneficial and how activism is supporting this idea?
We can also talk about the benefits and drawbacks of it and comment on how veganism is also making a new trend on food choice these days.
The last few years we have seen that news inform us about famous people in our country that have done something illegal. Some of them for not paying taxes, some actors were accused of sexual harassment, even famous charity organisations were blamed for fake donations. The news in my country inform us with every detail many parts of their illegal act before even the trial. So the question is do we really need to learn every aspect of it? Should the news uncovers derails before a trial?
A topic grabbing my attention in my area is the impact of climate change on Ghana's agriculture and the economy. Young people should be informed about the potential consequences of climate change on local communities and the steps that can be taken at both the individual and governmental levels to mitigate these effects. This is affecting various parts of the country because of inflation. Right now we are going through a crisis known as climate change, so if this is not solved, it wil affect Ghana's agriculture and the economy, leading to inflation.
The previous month in my country has been a lot of discussion about the Elgin marbles in the British museum. A lot of people stated that we need to find a solution to have them back as it is part of our heritage. A meeting was scheduled between two politicians of each country but it was never done. So one good discussion could be whether museums should return these ancient monuments to the countries they belong to.
The topic I would like to suggest is ''Should school holidays be reduced?'' On the positive side of this, parents wouldn't need to take more time off work and juggle child care but on the other side children wouldn't get to rest and have the family time that they need. This topic comes up in the news once in a while but never seems to go any further.
I believe there should be a hub discussion about the misuse of social media because many young people are using it in harmful ways like cyber bullying. We need to learn how to use it positively and responsibly.
I agree because I think social media is not just about watching trending videos or commenting on Post. To me I believe social media is a platform where we can raise awareness about important issues happening around us. We can also connect with people from different parts of the world to understand their experiences and work together to find solutions to global problems. I personally see the social media as this topical talk festival where we can share ideas and knowledge. We can use the social Media platform to educate ourselves and address the issues affecting us worldwide.
By having a discussion hub about the misuse of social media you can learn how to use it responsibly which will positively impact our communities and the world.
Misuse of power in my country. People often misuse their power even the teachers, president, police, soldiers and parents that are supposed to guide us through misuse their power and it’s causing disrespect and corruption among the people.
In my school we’re being taught that if you want to be respected, you have to respect yourself. If you don’t respect yourself, no one I mean nobody will respect you as they should, and this will cause disrespect corruption and lack of trust in the society. Would you like to live in a country where a student is blackmailing his teacher or a child is shouting at his or her parents no one in their wildest dreams will want this for his country.
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As you know that we are discussing about the new policy that the UK introduced for assylum seekers. Now why do assylum seekers immigrate sometimes their needs don't get fulfilled or the country is very poor. People smugglers charge a lot of money to the seekers which means if they are already poor they have been looted by the smuggler and if they don't make it to the end they have nothing left. The policy that the UK introduced states that it will accept no more people who enter the country illegally and the ones who entered before will be allowed to stay in UK until they are not sent back to their country. In my opinion it is beneficial for both the countries Rwanda and UK as uk can manage it's population growth as the immigrants from Rwanda have stopped coming. And Rwanda's people can go back to their country , get well educated and help in the development of their country .
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Great comment, but bear in mind many of the people the UK plans to send to Rwanda do not come from Rwanda in the first place.
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Climate change is one of the current issues. Climate change caused by artificial intelligence is just one reason. Climate change for humans without artificial intelligence. Which is falling behind the public eye. Artificial intelligence is being blamed for climate change. Artificial intelligence is being blamed for social problems ranging from air pollution to unemployment. Artificial intelligence is doing human work, so human work is becoming scarce. There is a shortage of human jobs because the people of large industrial enterprises want more hardworking and efficient workers at high cost, which are the qualities that are in artificial intelligence. It can do more harm than good to people. But people think that artificial intelligence is increasing their skills and eliminating jobs, but they don't know that accidents in these jobs have left thousands of people physically disabled.
The topic I'd really like to suggest is "Sex Education". I chose this topic because Generation Alpha needs to know about the process of life. My grandpa learned it, my dad learned it, and so did I. We can't ignore the truth and I believe this is a start if we really are trying to move forward.
I would like to suggest a discussion on the topic "BULLYING"and how to " STOP IT". This is because of the cases of "BULLYING" is very common nowadays especially at schools.
Bullying is an important topic because it affects so many people, especially young ones. Some strong points to consider are the negative impact it has on mental health, the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment, and the long-lasting effects it can have on individuals. It's crucial to raise awareness, promote empathy, and work together to prevent bullying. Let's stand up against it and spread kindness instead!
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Artificial intelligence is contributing in all fields as well as in the action sector. Cricket has been revolutionized by artificial intelligence. Various electronic media and equipment have brought artificial intelligence to cricket. Many cricketers have been out in the past due to wrong decisions which lead to one side winning and another side losing. Earlier, the umpire could not see four or six properly and gave wrong decision in the middle without understanding. Due to the lack of advanced technology in LBW out, it was not possible to accurately check whether it was out or not. But now artificial intelligence and science have brought various drone cameras, DRS system, ball taker, electronic stop etc. Which gives accurate decision. In the game merit and truth win without resorting to any unethical actions
It would really be a good idea to make a discussion about PEACE AND WAR this topic would be interesting and people could know the truth from other people commenting on it like the war that has been between Israel and palestine which has been going for a lot of years and how it began and the war between Ukraine and Russia from like 2022 and how it affects other countries and I think that would be a very interesting topic to talk about and the question of the topic will be interesting
And the question of the topic Will be
For the reader to tell about any expected wars in the future or any war that had been going on more than years
I was thinking about plastic around the world: at home; on the beach; in school - anywhere. Just think about it, every piece of plastic that we throw away or use can hugely and widely affect our environment and our nature. Plastic can travel a long way, from the shop, to your house, to the dump...it is actually very dangerous and we need to take a lot more care. We need to do something to prevent animals being killed etc... This could just start with your choice of water bottle, or a small litter pick around your local area.
I think that there should be a hub discussion on the topic "HOW CAN SOCIAL MEDIA BE MANAGED" and "HOW TO STOP CYBER BULLYING".
This is because,
Social media has its pros and cons. It's a powerful tool for connection, information, and business.
However, cyberbullying and addiction are real issues. Discussing social media management and cyberbullying prevention would be super valuable!
Thank you.
One topic that I want to suggest is " child marriage ". In Bangladesh child marriage remains prevalent. According to UNICEF, 51% girls of Bangladesh are getting married before they turn 18 and 18% girls are getting married before 15. It causes a lot of problem to a girl's health, if they marry before they become adult. Many of us think that the main reason behind Child marriage is poverty. But it is not same case on every family. Even in a wealthy family a girl get married before 18. My question is "Why child marriage is happening a lot although they know about it’s side effect? Is it only family's fault or other reason is behind it? "
One topic I would enjoy to speak about is Healthcare problems. In the US citizens have to pay for all types of healthcare that isn’t covered by insurance. This includes even having a baby. This causes many people to continue to have medical problems which could lead to even more problems. Just because they couldn’t afford the the correct mediations.
Hello everyone I live in 'Bangladesh'. I think that I think there is a big discussion going on in my country about "animal rights laws". Many animals in today's world are on the verge of extinction. Many times many animals are abused by humans. They are being deprived of their rights. This has also been discussed in the topical talk festival. This is really important. So, We all need to discuss this. Don't forget "animals is a part of nature".
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I would love to have a hub discussion on 'EDUCATION SYSTEM IN OUR COUNTRY' .It would be a great topics for a hub discussion and would help we students to know the virtues and drawback of the educational system of the respective country.
I would suggest the topic on 'MY DEMOCRACY' , 'YOUR DEMOCRACY' or 'MONARCHY SYSTEM' which will help to know about the students perspective on democracy.
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The topic that I would love to be a hub post is the depreciation of Ghana cedis against the dollar in my country. I would love other Topical Talkers to talk about the effects of this depreciation of the currency in my country. I will also love them to discuss the effects, disadvantages and advantages of this depreciation of currency and maybe others might be going through the same depreciation which I will really love to know. On top of that, our country has to pay some debts from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the dollar rates are high so it will be very difficult to pay the debt because the amount of money that we think is a lot in our currency, might be very small when changed to dollars. I chose this topic because I want others to have some information about what is happening in other countries. I also feel that this discussion can improve our problem solving skills because people will come up with ideas in order to solve the challenge or difficult issue.
In conclusion, my dream is for this suggestion to turn into a hub post because I really want my fellow students to improve their skills and get to know an issue that they can share with others to alert them on current affairs in other countries. It will also broaden their general knowledge which will be awesome!!
Thank you.
I think a topic that would make a great debate is "Why do the men always get huge positions in businesses? This bothers me a lot because I have heard a lot of Incidents where males are choses over females in jobs, they are both equally capable of doing. It gets me even more confused when it comes to electing presidents because we all know the female population is more than the males and yet when a female campaigns, males win almost always. I can't recall any moment of someone telling me about a female president.
A topic that i'd like to discuss is "online safety and cyberbullying.".To me, the topic of online safety and cyberbullying is crucial for young people as it directly impacts their digital experiences. Talking about these matters can assist young individuals in understanding how to safeguard themselves on the internet, recognise potential dangers, and offer assistance to peers dealing with cyberbullying. It presents an opportunity to address the emotional and psychological effects of online negativity while motivating young people to work together to promote safe and productive online interactions.
I think 🤔 there should be a hub discussion on environmental pollution.in my country people often pollute the environment which is causing noise pollution,soil pollution, Air and water 🌊💦 pollution.and these pollution is also bad for humans and animals.which can cause illness or disease. This why think 🤔🧐 there should be a hub discussion on environmental pollution.
I think there should be a hub discussion on GLOBAL UNEMPLOYEMENT. Here in Ghana unemployment is a serious issue and it's seriously getting out of hand. People finish university and four years later are still jobless. And at the end of the month these same people are expected to pay taxes. There are lots of problems around yet less jobs. Example: In a house there are 10 people and there are 5 problems. Everybody is bored finding something to do yet the jobs are not given. Shouldn't the jobs be shared amongst everybody?
The topic that I would love to suggest is
"Mental Health ". I chose this topic because of the recent news of Bangladesh. It is reported that about 17% of adults and 14% of children are having mental problems. They are not able to focus on their studies. They cannot even have a normal life because of it. As reported in the last survey, it shows that about 17.7 million people of Bangladesh are having mental problems. After the pandemic of Covid19, the problem has risen a lot. The reasons behind it are many to describe. The most common one is the misuse of the internet. It has a lot of effect on a person's life. Some people commit crimes. Some do violence towards their wives. Some even do a lot bigger crime. In recent days, this problem has been increasing because of not having good treatment. In Bangladesh,mental health doctors are less in number than patients. For every 1 lakh people there are only 1.17 mental health workers. In many places there is no treatment about this problem.
I think that there should be a discussion on religion studies because learning other people religions or at least understanding something about it can promote a sense of Unity and cohesion ultimately promoting tolerance and understanding
For example I'm a muslim and I know all of the teaching of Islam so I think it will be interesting to learn about some of the Teachings of other religions like Jewish, Hinduism,Buddhism, and Christianity e.t.c
In conclusion, learning or understanding sum of the Teachings of other religions can bring about social unity and promote cohesion among each other.
I think that there should be a hub discussion on BECAUSE WE ARE GIRLS. I said this because worldwide there is still something that girls are still prohibited from and this act needs to stop, girls need to be free from whatever they are being banned from doing unlike boys. It is only a little amount of countries that are very women friendly, so I think that this act should stop BECAUSE WE ARE GIRLS. I was inspired by this from a movie with the same title as this discussion.
I would like to suggest a topic that would make a great discussion which says that " Why do countries like China allow immigrants" . This is because in China there's a one child policy which is not suppose to be, because it they're saying that parents should not give birth to more than one child, why allowing immigrants, saying this in the sense that they want to reduce the population of the country.
I think that this would make a great discussion because some students are on the hub that their country has this rule.
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A statement that I came across recently is ‘Free speech under attack’. What this implies is that a person’s basic fundamental right, i.e. Freedom of Speech is violated. It deprives individuals from openly putting forward their points and taking a stand for themselves. History has been witness to many such situations where people have been deprived from this basic right. During the ancient period, under some specific kingdoms, individuals have been denied to put forward their opinions which is a classic example of- ‘Free speech under attack’. I would like to ask a question- In what ways and contexts is the freedom of speech being denied in today’s world?
And who is primarily at fault in restricting free speech?
I think there should be a topic on human and children's rights. This is a very important subject and I think it should be paid a lot more attention. Devastatingly, as important as it is, there are people who can not be entitled to their rights. For some people in the world, their rights may sometimes cost their lives. There are 54 rights for a child and all of them are extremely important and adults/carers need to ensure that children have access to all of them. I think that everyone should be aware that some poor children need more help around the world and that we are very lucky to have what is available to us. I think that it is very unfair for those people who do not have access to the rights and very serious - what have they done wrong to deserve what they have?
My topic is=THE WAR BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE.
I HATE when I see people saying Palestine is better than Israel or Israel is better than Palestine.I think the world should respect both countries EQUALLY.Countries should learn to get along! We shouldn't always have to pick sides.It is not down to us it is down to them to respect each other and become allies. STOP WAR!GET ALONG! Or some people would not see tomorrow.
Today i would like a important news share with everybody that," The important of Physical exercise." Physical activity keeps the body healthy and the mind fresh. Physical activity increases life.
According to research, the right type and level of physical activity can reduce the risk of premature death by 70 percent. To live longer, we should walk at least seven thousand steps a day. And if that is not possible, more than two and a half hours of cycling, swimming, jogging, tennis or badminton should be played every week.The New York Times reports that two large-scale studies have recently revealed the relationship between physical activity and longevity. As part of the study, the physical activity of more than 10,000 men and women was observed over a period of time. It is said that the right type of And levels of physical activity can reduce the risk of premature death by 70 percent.Several previous studies have shown that people who do physical activity live longer than those who do not exercise or do any other type of activity.
In 2018, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 10 percent of deaths among Americans aged 40 to 70 were caused by too little exercise. In 2019, a European study found that two decades of inactivity doubled the risk of death among young people in Norway.So, everyone should be aware of this.
Hi ! Its me from Nepal 🇳🇵 . Today I have seen all those comments which is send by other students👧and teachers👱♀️. I though🤔 that this news near you means if any wrong going on in your country so, that other country people's know about that like if in your country by any type of reason your country is in loss 📉 so, that you should know about that.
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The topic I want to talk about is Pakistan turning off the internet for elections like NOT EVERYONE WILL VOTE and kids LOVE to be on phones playing games so shutting off the devices will make everyone mad for the vote and not everybody would want to vote like not all knows who these people are. I think pakistan shouldnt have done that
Yknow, I'd honestly want to discuss about "Teen pregnancy". I mean, I wonder, how right would it be to normalise it? It would definitely help teen moms and teen parents, but somehow, it could induce higher amount of teenage pregnancies.
Some people get pregnant out of their own...actions... Some are well...forced.
So, Teenage Pregnancies are a rising issue today. I would actually love to read different view-points to this. People who support normalisation of teenage pregnancies, and people who don't, debating on a single platform on the "Whys" and "Hows"
The discussion I would appreciate to be discussed is throwing rubbish. Usually, no one talked about that but it's too important and it would be a calamity if we didn't take care of it. Usually, when I go swimming in a sea or river I find that a lot of rubbish is thrown in and it affect climate change worsley I know that human beings and needs are important but it's also a total disaster.
I think that this topic can make a global discussion because it can be anywhere and I want to ask them "Are there any issues like this in their country?
Can you tell me what you think some of the effects of throwing rubbish are?
I think that throwing rubbish can effect worsley . I have given them an example of the sea and rivers with throwing rubbish and I think it can cause a lot of issues such as
1: it can affect sea creatures such as fish can eat poisonous rubbish and die or turtles can eat plastic and have problems in their bodies.
2: It can make the rivers unclean so when we try to filter it, it will cause diseases.
I talked in my comment about throwing rubbish and I gave an example of the sea and rivers but I wanted them to answer my question about throwing rubbish at all in addition, it has types also but I will give one to lit others give other examples.
It can cause climate change issues from rubbish thrown from factories.
Please don't say these examples if my comment was in the hub or just give one to lit students and give others
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A topic that I think would be good to discuss is "Earnt or Given". This would be to do with some people being born into socially high families and simply being given everything they need to make it far in their careers without having to work for anything. Whereas some people have to earn every opportunity that is in front of them and work for everything they have, Unfortunately, most of these people that try and earn what they have barely ever make it to the same point in careers as those who were born into more prominent families.
I think there should be a hub discussion on "RULES AND REGULATIONS" because in every community and organization there must be rules that must not be broken in order to make thing go smoothly. And it seems to me that obeying rules is really hard for people in my community. Lots of rules are broken like driving without a license and driving after drinking. Example: On topical talk some people use AI to generate texts. If the rules are not obeyed and everyone keeps on breaking the rules it would be very difficult for the adults to ban people since it would lead to having small participants in the competition and this might let them pardon people making no use of the rules.
Good Morning Katie, and my fellow topical talkers…..
I actually think that it,ll be nice, if we talk about things concerning technology that could improve our environment when it comes to eco anxiety(Our climate)
For example machines that could be bought or created that makes use of things like Methane, or stuff like that , and with that, eco anxiety could probably be reduced, and the socety becomes better day by day!
There are more topics thst could be discovered under this one, creating a wider dicussion!
What do you think Kaitie and my fellow Topical Talkers?
Good Evening fellow Students/Teachers,
My topic idea is Endangered animals and what we can do to stop them becoming extinct!
I love animals. But everyday, I know that an animal of an endangered species will die because we aren’t doing enough to stop that from happening. There are more than 44,000 species threatened with extinction, including 41% of amphibians, 37% of sharks and rays, 36% of reef building corals, 34% of conifers, 26% of mammals and 12% of birds and most of us aren’t even trying to help. Your favourite animal might even be suffering and you might just be sat there watching TV or reading a book or something else while helpless, unfortunate animals are suffering the consequences of our mistakes.
Most of these animals suffer because of forest fires, droughts, tsunamis and unfortunately people hunt some of the endangered animals sometimes for fur or horns or tusks or sometimes even as a sport. Help the poor animals by making more people aware so the ones who are in charge know. Then, they will take action and stop this! Is your favourite animal endangered? Why not find out!
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My idea of a topic is 'Animal cruelty in sport'. I think that some sports that include animals are cruel. Horse racing puts the horses under pressure and pain. If it falls and hurts itself, the riders or owners will shoot the horse and kill it as it can't run anymore and there's no use of having it. Fox hunting is another example of animal cruelty. It's where hundreds of people who are riding on horses and have a pack of beagles - which is a type of dog - go out into the forest and hunt for foxes. Bull fighting is not just animal cruelty as people die trying to kill the bull. Over 250,000 bulls are killed every year so it should be stopped. There are many other examples that could be considered as animal cruelty so that is why I think that this would be a good topic to add as one of the Topical Talk Topics.
I want to talk about how Rishi Sunak is making school holidays form 6 weeks to 4 weeks. In my opinon, why is this a thing. He said this because we never had long school days and that we all need to educate like yes we need to educate but we have longer weeks at school then shorter days off. Honestly, Why is this a thing thanks for reading
The topic I would gladly suggest is "Election". I suggested this topic because recently many countries in the world are planning on election. If this becomes a topic it will serves as a view for those who doesn't know what election is being called, students on the hub will shear their opinion on it, the advantages and the disadvantages of elections, what people needs to do when going to the polling units etc.
This will make a great discussion because so many students are on the hub that their country is preparing towards an election.
Some things have age restrictions because we do not have the proper mentality to do it,For example,in elections it is starting from an appropriate age because if the allow anybody to vote the will just choose anybody not taking time to consider what that person can help to improve in their country.It is not unfair because the is time for everything and it will be your time that is why you have to wait because patience is a virtue.Some things that have been given an appropriate age in life before we can do it include;
1.Marriage
2.Voting
3.Working
Some things that do not require age in life include;
1.Eating
2.Sleeping
3.Playing and more.
The discussion that I would like to discuss on is THE IMPACT OF MODERNITY ON TRADITIONAL BELIEFS AND VALUES. I say this because, the world today has been positively and negatively impacted by modernity. But, the one that caught my attention was the negative side if it.
For example, in my continent Africa, the impact of modernity on our traditional beliefs and values was a big cause of conflict among different African societies.
This is bad because it made a lot of young children to lose their values and respect for their parents and elders. Another thing that caused this was THE EXPOSURE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO YOUNG CHILDREN AT THEIR TENDER AGES. This is another thing that caused African children to lose respect and values.
In conclusion, I just say that people (children especially) should never mix modernity with traditional beliefs and values for the stopping of confusion and promoting respect and value.
THANK YOU.
I think there should be a hub discussion on SHOULD WOMEN BE INVOLVED IN THE ENHANCED GAMES? I say this because there have been a lot of discussions about gender inequality. The question is the that would it be fair to include women in the enhanced games as athletes especially because of the involvement of performance enhancing drugs. On one hand some may think that it would be fair that women would be involved while on the other hand, some may think it would affect the female athletes negatively.
A topic I would like on the hub would be Esports. Esports are the equivalent of normal sports, but instead of physical sports, it's video games. There is a very split discussion about whether esports are beneficial or harmful to the player. This is due to the fact that to be a Esports gamer, you must go through hours of training and there are high risks of sleep deprivation. On the other hand, many people say these are fair risks for the fact that esports are very popular. If winning a Esports game, the winner is able to get a very generous prize. This causes people to think that the risks are worth it if the game is just playing some sort of combat game. Even though both sides have a very solid argument, there's still much debate on whether Esports are good or not.
I wanna talk about Russia vs Ukraine. Honestly this is really pointless as the reason is because Russia wants more land like there is already more land for Russia like they don't need more land. They should stop and I think its because of Putin like already, northern Ukraine is gone so what's in the future for Russia? I honestly think the war is pointless, thank you for reading.
The topic I would like us to discuss is "The effect of news on the psychology of people" I choose this topic for discussion because it can both help in stopping climate change or taking us backwards in stopping climate change, this means that too much bad news can possibly stop people from fighting climate change thinking their efforts are going to waste or too much positive news, making people to think that climate change is not a global emergency or think that we are doing too much, and just relax back. I think that news can affect the psychology of individuals, and so I believe that news should be given according to egos and statuses in order to find a balance psychologically. This discussion was inspired to me by a standpoint written by glad_ outcome which was titled "The Cure to Eco Anxiety where the student was thinking that news can help people to find a balance and stop eco anxiety. I am willing to listen to what you think about whether climate change affects individuals more positively or negatively.
THANK YOU FOR READING.
The topic i'd like to discuss is *War*. I want to tell my story about what has happened in the Ukrainian war that has lasted already more then 2 years. 24th of February i woke up at 5 am because my mum has woken me up, she has heard the bombings so she checked the news and found out that the war has started. My brother and me got up and we had only a few minutes to pack up our things and we drove to the Romania - Ukraine border, as we got closer and closer i started receiving the messages from my friends, they were really scared about it. I was feeling really lonely because i was the only one that has came to the UK when the war started. For the whole 2 years i've met only 2 ukrainian people. I started missing my friends when i came here, the only solution was playing games on the computer with my friends still i miss them, still a lot of them hear the bombings, see the tanks, but they already got used to it, the only thing i am happy for is that all of my parents and siblings have got out abroad in time, so i don't have to vorry about them. I do not think that people deserve it, i don't think that nearly 200 thousand ukrainian soldiers should be killed, i don't think that nearly 300 thousand civilians should be killed for supporting their own country... I guess this is how life sometimes works.
One topic that I would like to discuss is "News you want to know not in your area that could be a threat or something to know." I would like to explore this topic because there are many people who do not have access to some news networks. An example of this is someone from the States will most likely not have local news from the people of Nigeria. The news is very unknown, which makes it hard for people to know if the news should be discovered or not. In 9/11, many people found out about the terrorist attack, so now governments all over the world took precautions. There should be more channels in TVs that display places all over the world.
Whose responsibility do you think it is to help people learn about news in other countries? Individual people, the media or governments? Why?
Does this thinking change your mind about anything in your comment?
Hello, Kaite! I feel like individuals can spread information to a lot of people. My mom has a sister-in-law that lives in Nigeria, and she gets local news from her. This, however, cannot be addressed to lots of people, though. I do not think that governments should address local news from different countries because a government system is needed to supply for the people in a country/state/county. This leaves the media. Sometimes I look at online articles or different news channels to see news at other places. This idea is very beneficial and helps me look at different viewpoints around the world. I remember seeing a Japanese news channel on my TV and I knew stuff that you would not here about in the US. Therefore, this thinking does not change my perspective on news stories.
I think there should be a hub discussion about "Child Labor ". Child labour is a global issue that need to be stopped. Children do work that is harmful for their health. According to the latest report of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics ( BBS), the number of children in Bangladesh is 31 million ( 5 to 17 years old) where 3.5 million are engaged in child labor. About 1.1 million children are engaged in a risky profession. Child labour is more in rural area than city. From those child labour only 34.81% goes to school, 82% lives in their own house. Their monthly income is 6675 taka but more than 2 million of them are not paid, they work as housekeepers. According to BBS, child labor will be eliminated by 2025. 2025 is not too far from now but the number of child labor is a lot. I have some questions "Who is more responsible behind this issue? Is it the government or the parents or the one who forces them to do work or anyone else?" "And what steps can be taken to eradicate it ."
If we can eradicate it we can make the world a happy place for the children.
I think the law is a bit too strict. There are many things I want to do, but I am "too young". Ever since I was little I wanted to become older and grown up. Age should not be a measure of character and ability. Some people are more mature at a young age, and some who have all the possibilities never mature.
Hello everyone!
I have a suggestion and it is " Why AI should be available for everyone "
I really believe that Artificial intelligence is soo helpfull for students,workers and also teachers.
Not everyone has access to AI and that forbids them from using it and getting used to technology.
All students should have AI access so they can study better and understand things.
I belive that AI also gives more job opportunities for programmers and developers.
Thats my Suggestion and i hope you all like it!!! Bye 👋.
I think a great topic for discussion would be on how the US wants to ban TikTok.
I was watching CNN about three days ago with my family and saw that the US wanted to ban TikTok because apparently in some way it reveals information about the US to other countries. I didn't quite understand it so I wanted to hear everyone's views on this topic, maybe I will understand it better.
The topic I would like to share is PEACE FOR DEVELOPMENT. Peace is the most important thing for development of any kind of a country. Development is a long process, which requires involvement of people and the concerned factors. Without peace, development can't go ahead. Without all round the development, life standard of the people can't be improved. People want progress and prosperity for the time, which is possible through development. The importance of peace and order is a matter of quest for peace and harmony not to only promote development but also human rights, democratic norms and values.
For the prosperous and happy life of the people, development is essential and it is possible in only peace, harmony, law and order.
The topic which I would love to suggest is SCIENCE AND INVENTIONS. This is the real age of science and technology. It is an important part of the modern civilization. It brought a lot of changes in our lives. It is the only science that made everything possible which was impossible in the past.
Science has given us many wonderful inventions to make our life better and comfortable. It has proved to be a great blessing to mankind in the field of agriculture, education, entertainment as well.
Hello Everyone
If you talk about news, I would like to have a discussion about Something that has been going on recently not only in my Country but in most parts of the world and that is inflation or you can call it rising prices in other words.
In this also if you see specifically I would like to talk about "affordable housing". With housing prices rising and rental rates increasing rapidly, many young people are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable places to live. This issue not only affects individuals and families struggling to find housing but also has negative impacts on the community that includes displacement and homelessness.
A good discussion could also be: "How can local governments address the affordable housing crisis to ensure that young people have access to safe and affordable housing options?"
The Issue of Plastic pollution
I think the world at large should pay attention to the amount of plastics been used because they cause not only harm to the environment but to the animals too. Millions of plastics especially the single use ones are thrown into landfill and end up in the oceans, many of these are fishing nets, bottles and plastic bags that tangle together with the fishes in the sea and other marine life. Every day on both local and national news, we see many dead fishes around the oceans, even turtles deformed from birth due to these uncomfortable situations of trash in the ocean. When we litter trash into landfill, and it rains this produces a toxic liquid called leachate that ends up killing all the animals near it. According to research, in 2050 it is predicted that the amount of plastics in the ocean will be more than the fish! plastics are man made and thereby cannot break down into its natural components. Aside from the fact that it takes hundreds of years to break down into microscopic parts, these tiny pieces are eaten up by fish and just like that animals in the food chain end up eating harmful substances. I think this is a matter worth discussing because where this food chain ends, us humans eat the fish too and thereby the plastic it carried. Plastic pollution in conclusion is a serious matter because it not only endangers animals and the environment but us too as a human species.
I think a topic that may catch some eyes is "How schools around the world are run." I think that this would be interesting because it would be a way to express different ways people experience their schools and how different and similar it could be. This could also lead to some opinion responses about how the teaching environment is, how helpful teachers are, how nice students are, and how the homework is. This could be a fun topic and might even kids closer around the world.